Béla Bartók composed his 44 Violin Duos in 1931, at the urging of the German violin pedagogue Erich Doflein. With two exceptions, all the pieces are based on original folk music themes, most of which the composer himself collected in the course of his numerous collecting trips to the Carpathian Basin and in Algeria. Although conceived as parts of a pedagogically motivated set, these little pieces are highly effective in concert performance as well. The viola transcriptions follow Bartóks original faithfully. / 2 Altos

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.

Par BERIO LUCIANO. This set of arrangements of Luciano Berio’s “Duetti”, originally for two violins, represents a fascinating expansion of the limited repertoire for two violas. Berio originally conceived these duets as a collection of occasional pieces, each dedicated to someone who was close to him, rather like Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations, but they eventually developed into a full compositional project with pedagogical overtones. As such, there is a wide variation in technical demands, from pieces playable by beginners up to a duet that foreshadows the skills required for Berio’s “Sequenza” for the viola. Taken as a whole, over some years of study, the “Duetti” can gently lead players into the mysteries of contemporary music; however, the composer also envisaged them in a concert performance of the complete cycle with at least 24 players of differing abilities taking turns to play. In this guise, it might be an intriguing idea to mix them with the original version for two violins (UE17757), although it must be understood that the two versions are not mutually compatible to be played as violin/viola duets./ Répertoire / 2 Altos

21 character duets for pupil and teacher. Par COBB CELIA. Cool Beans is an eclectic mix of 21 character duets composed by Celia Cobb and Naomi Yandell. The pieces draw on a wide range of moods, styles and playing techniques, and young string players will enjoy exploring and performing them with their teachers. The duets in Cool Beans are designed to encourage excellence in both technical and performance skills, as well as build confidence in ensemble playing from an early stage. Each book comes with a separate pupil?s part, for ease of reading, as well as a full score. / Date parution : 2023-03-11/ Recueil / 2 Altos

Les séries de recueils Je commence... mais pas tout seul (8 morceaux) puis, pour des niveaux plus élevés, Je continue... mais pas tout seul (12 morceaux), ont pour objectif de proposer aux petits musiciens en herbe un répertoire ludique, progressif et original à plusieurs, venant en renfort des ouvrages didactiques incontournables de l'apprentissage. Une sorte de récréation musicale à savourer entre élèves, en classe ou en audition, avec la complicité bienveillante du professeur.L'auteur, Yves Callier, figure emblématique de la Formation musicale au sein du Conservatoire de Marseille pendant de très nombreuses années tout autant que musicien émérite dans des formations de musique actuelle, a su trouver dans ces compositions ou arrangements les accents vivants et modernes d'une musique séduisante et susceptible de plaire au plus grand nombre. / 2 ou 3 Altos

Par PLEYEL IGNAZ. Ignace Pleyel (1757-1831) Six Duets Opus 8 for Two Violas. Transcribed and edited by Carl Paasch. International Music Company publication./ Répertoire / 2 Altos

Par PLEYEL IGNAZ. Ignaz Joseph Pleyel's 6 Easy Duos Op. 8 for Viola duet. / Niveau : Facile / Matz / Répertoire / Ensemble d'Altos

Par COHEN MARY. Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet, beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment, to support less confident groups, makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. Lyrics are also provided, so there is something for everyone, a must for Christmas!/ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Par TOWNSEND DOUGLAS. 2 Violas - / Contemporain / Répertoire / Ensemble d'Altos

Par APPLEBAUM SAMUEL. Classique / Rép Classique / Date parution : 1905-06-07/ Recueil / Alto