Par SPECKERT GEORGE A.. Speckert’s popular “The Roots of Jazz” collection of jazz pieces and styles for violin and violoncello now comes in an edition for two violoncellos. Whether it be arrangements of originals such as “The Entertainer” (Scott Joplin), “Hot Tiger Rag” (Nick la Rocca), “St Louis Blues” (W. C. Handy), “Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen” (trad) or original compositions by George Speckert, these pieces not only have catchy tunes and snappy rhythms, they’re also easy to play. Exciting stuff! With skill and sensitivity Speckert, who actually was born in New Orleans, captures the typical melodic, harmonic and rhythmic style of each genre, whether ragtime, blues, boogie woogie, gospel, folksong or early jazz. Equally suitable for music-making fun in lessons, recitals or your own living room./ Recueil / 2 Violoncelles

Par COHEN MARY. Superduets 2 provides a wonderful new repertoire of original and entertaining duets for established-beginner cellists. It is designed to build on techniques that have been learned in Superduets 1 . Consolidating skills such as rhythmic confidence and aural perception, and exploring a wide range of techniques, sound effects and movements, Mary Cohen's 'Superduets' are tailor-made for players at the very earliest stages of learning. These delightful pieces serve as a unique introduction to the joys of social music-making and help pupils to develop the invaluable skills required for ensemble playing at an early stage. The Cello books are also compatible with the Violin books opening up possibilities for mixed ensemble playing. / Niveau : Débutant / Recueil / 2 Violoncelles

8 Intermediate-Level Tango Classics. Par DIVERS AUTEURS (ARR.COLLATTI DIEGO). Authentic tango classics arranged as duets of medium difficulty for 2 cellos - this edition includes the famous tunes of some of the greatest tango compositions the world has ever heard. Tango is full of life and passion - the fact that this love affair of music and rhythm has not lost any of its fascination is demonstrated these classic tango pieces that have been selected for this collection and arranged for two cellos. When Astor Piazolla, Vicente Greco, and Angel Villoldo meet in an edition of tango classics, entertainment and expertise of the highest level are sure to ensue. In addition to one of his own compositions, arranger Diego Collatti has selected some of the most popular tango tunes to be arranged for two cellos, among them 'Libertango', 'El Choclo' and 'A media Luz'. Collatti, who is considered an expert in Argentine tango, has brilliantly and expressively highlighted the two violin parts, which have been essential elements of the tango tradition since its beginning. The duets' characteristic phrasing opportunities combined with their dynamic shading and diverse articulation enhance their value as entertaining concert pieces and deeply authentic ensemble repertory additions. Melancholic tunes, rhythmic precision, and untamed passion can be found in this stylistically diverse collection, the compositional art of which showcases the full emotional range of the tango tradition. - Engaging tango classics by Astor Piazzolla, Vicente Greco, Agostín Bardi, and many other tango composers, selected and arranged by Argentine tango expert Diego Collatti - The clearly structured instrumental parts communicate with each other and remain true to the originals in their range of articulation and dynamics - The stylistic variety, expressiveness, imagination and multicultural influences of the genre are wonderfully combined in this collection / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Recueil / 2 Violoncelles