This wonderful arrangement of the second movement from Mozart's Symphony #17 is an excellent piece for developing ensembles to learn about the stylistic nuances of Mozart. Arranged by Steven Campbell in G major and set in common time, younger musicians will find the setting very accessible. This is a great way to introduce varied bowing techniques like staccato, legato, spiccato, and brushed strokes that often accompany the lighter Classical style. (4:10) / Orchestre A Cordes

Written in the final years of Mozart's life, this piece features a slow lyrical opening followed by an exuberant journey through major and minor tonalities. Students practice Classical style along with multiple slurred notes, scale-like passages, and accidentals. Open your next concert with this Mozart opera classic. (5:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Ce travail composé à l'origine pour quatuor à cordes a été conçu par Mozart pour l'instrumentation choric. Quant à la technique de jeu, il n'est pas très difficile. / Orchestre A Cordes

The familiar uplifting themes of the first movement of Mozart's tuneful Gran Partita, K361, written for 13 wind instruments, can now be heard in this delightful first-time arrangement for string orchestra. This is a true showpiece for your players with many teaching opportunities, and a solid audience pleaser---a perfect choice for concert or contest. (7:50) / Orchestre A Cordes

This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods---a veritable music history listening lesson---will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored in D-major throughout, the grade 3 arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents many teachable moments with style, balance, dynamic control, articulation, and interpretation. In order of appearance, the themes included are: '1812 Festival Overture' (Largo) by Tchaikovsky - Overture to Zampa by Herold - Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini - Overture to The Magic Flute by Mozart - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart - Overture to Poet and Peasant by von Suppé - Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor by Nicolai - Overture to William Tell by Rossini - Overture to Die Meistersinger by Wagner - Overture to Light Cavalry by von Suppé - Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach - 'Academic Festival Overture,' by Brahms - and '1812 Festival Overture' (Allegro vivace) by Tchaikovsky. (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

The Trio for Two Oboes and English Horn was composed at a time when Beethoven's music still divulged the influence of Mozart and Haydn. This work carries a higher opus number than others from the time of its composition because it was not published until 1806. Here it is arranged for three Violas by Lionel Tertis. / Ensemble A Cordes Et Alto