Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Vivaldi's popular classic, The Four Seasons, is a piece every aspiring string player wants to play. But to perform it in its original form - four substantial concerti, each with a virtuoso solo part - is beyond the reach of many school or amateur orchestras. These arrangements, Scenes from the Four Seasons, aim to bring Vivaldi's music within the scope of students and amateurs while keeping much of its original form and character. Includes the Birdsong (from 'Spring'), Harvest Home (from 'Autumn') and Fireside (from 'Winter')./ Répertoire / Set de Cordes

Dvorak's Serenade in E major for string orchestra is one of his most popular and frequently played works. It was written in the spring of 1875, when he had just experienced his first successes at the conductor's podium and had received a state arts scholarship. The score and parts were published by Bote and Bock, Berlin, in 1879. This Urtext edition is based on the composer's autograph score. It corrects mistakes found in the first edition and so, for the first time, the editor incorporates omitted passages from the autograph, marking them with Vi-de. This reconstruction makes it possible to clarify the piece's structure. The author of the Foreword, Katerina Nova, is head of the Dvorak Museum in Prague. / Orchestre A Cordes

for String Orchestra Full Score. Par OTT DAVID. A festive spirit of refreshment reigns in this delightful musical depiction of Magnolia Park, a wayside of spectacular shade trees and water springs that offer relief from the oppressive heat of southern states. The joyful,buoyant spirit of picnics, children playing and carefree dancing are captured in this delightful five-minute overture. Its uncomplicated nature, spunky syncopated rhythms and tuneful melodies make it a perfect beginning to anyconcert. Playable by young orchestras too./ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes