Bring the excitement of traditional Latin dance to the string orchestra with this collection. Explore the 'clave,' or rhythmic groove styles, such as the Merengue, Tango, Mambo, and others in a flexible format. All instruments have the melody, a harmony part, and an accompaniment/bass line. Easy hand percussion parts are included for the string players to perform or the optional drumset part can be used. The use of piano and guitar is recommended for authenticity but not necessary. All text appears in both English and Spanish. / Violoncelle Et Contrebasse

This string quartet is in five movements, of which the second and fifth are by far the most elaborate. The remaining three movements are rather short, like brief vignettes.The second movement draws its inspiration from Schubert, albeit indirectly- the middle instruments in the quartet (violin 2, viola) play an accompaniment with a motif of two slurred notes, almost always in sixths.In spirit and style, the fifth movement is akin to Masques for violin and cello: a rather introspective piece, a simple compositional approach using few notes, obsessively repeated melodies, the absence of tonality, no modulation in the proper sense of the word, repetitive structures and hypnotic sequences.The movements may be played individually.Commissioned by the Spanish Center for the dissemination of Contemporary Music, 2009.Premiered on April, 27. 2009, at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid (Spain), by the Capuçon Quartet. No direct sales to individuals: consult your music shop.2015 recommended retail prices excluding VAT.Works on hire: contact our Hire Department directly. / Quatuor A Cordes

Par PAUER JIRI. The 'Twelve Duets for two Violoncellos” by renowned Czech composer Jirí Pauer (1919-2007) captivate with their harmonic and timbral combinations and their dramatic expression. These moderately difficult pieces are ideal for recitals and can be performed by two students or a student and teacher. They familiarise players with playing techniques such as sul ponticello, sul tasto, pizzicato, tremolo and staccato. Our edition is based on the autograph score with added recommendations for fingering and bowing. Composed in 1969, this collection which has a duration of 15 minutes is dedicated to the cellist Antonín Kohout, the founder of the famous Smetana Quartet, and his daughter Máša./ Recueil / 2 Violoncelles