Composed by Ed Wennink and Nettie Vening. Two is a team. Book with CD. Composed 2013. 44 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1125296- 400. Published by De Haske Publications

Hymns to the Creator: Two Arrangements for Violin and Piano by Duane Funderburk. For piano, violin. General. Moderately Difficult. Piano score and reproducible parts. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Violin, piano

SKU: BR.EB-8647

14 Duos. Composed by Antoinette van Zabner and Elisabeth Aigner-Monarth. Edited by Aigner-Monarth / Van Zabner. Solo instruments; Softbound. Edition Breitkopf. Music pedagogy. Score. 90 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 8647. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-8647).

ISBN 9790004183403. 9 x 12 inches.

Gone are the days when chamber music was relegated to the sidelines of piano instruction. TWOgether contains two pieces each, mostly original, for piano and the most popular classical melody instruments. It is clear that the pieces make equal musical demands on both the piano and the melody instrument. Thanks to this stylistically varied book, young pianists or their teachers can go out recruiting all kinds of different musical partners. Facilitating their access to the pieces are the informative comments of the editors, which include thoughts on chamber music, and the intonations provided by Oskar Aichinger.

For Violin and Piano. Composed by Nico Muhly. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Music Sales #SRO100133. Published by Music Sales (HL.14048062).

Chamber Music violin, piano

SKU: PR.114417650

For violin And Piano. Composed by Carter Pann. Sws. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed 1996. 8+2 pages. Duration 9 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41765. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114417650).

ISBN 9781491107959. UPC: 680160636204. 9x12 inches.

Composed in the mold of Satie's Gymnopedies, Carter Pann's TWO ROMANCES for Violin and Piano transport us exquisitely into a dream world of gentle impressionism and lilting dance. The two movements may be performed individually or as a pair. Pann's orchestral version of these romances is recorded on Naxos under the title Deux Sejours. For advanced performers.

Violin and Piano (Violin/Piano) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14023212

Composed by Anders Nordentoft. Music Sales America. Classical. Book and Media. Composed 2006. 18 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30669. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14023212).

ISBN 9788759812334. English.

Violin and piano

SKU: M7.DUX-956-10

12 Tangos For Violin & Piano. Composed by Chris Gall. Sheet music. Piano reduction with solo part. 68 pages. Edition Dux Verlag #DUX 956-10. Published by Edition Dux Verlag (M7.DUX-956-10).

ISBN 9783868492958.

TANG O - das ist das Album des World Music Ensembles Quadro Nuevo, das nach einer 'Buenos-Aires-Expedition' zusammen mit dem Pianisten Chris Gall veröffentlicht wurde. TANGO FOR TWO - das ist die daraus entstandene Sammlung von 12 Tangos für die spannende 'Duo-Besetzung'. Neben Eigenkompositionen wurden unter anderem Stücke von Ángel Villoldo (El Choclo), Carlos Gardel (Por una cabeza, El día que me quieras) und Astor Piazzolla (Libertango, Oblivion) für das Duospiel arrangiert. Die Reihe ist erhältlich für Tenorsaxophon, Altsaxophon, Klarinette, Trompete, Flöte, Violine und Violoncello, wahlweise in der Besetzung Solo + Piano oder Solo mit CD. Die CD beinhaltet alle 12 Titel als Play-along- und Duo-Versionen. Die Arrangements von Mulo Francel und Chris Gall liegen im mittleren Schwierigkeitsgrad. Der Ausgabe liegt ein 36-seitiger Einleger mit der Violinstimme bei.

Piano Accompaniment; Violin (Score and Solo Part) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14047780

For Violin and Piano. Composed by Niels Marthinsen. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2015. 28 pages. Duration 900 seconds. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH32781. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14047780).

ISBN 9788759837511. 10.0x14.5 inches. English.

Program Note: Resurrection is the act of bringing something back to practice, notice, use or vibrancy - never mind raising the dead. I've brought new life to two forgotten works of mine by subtly merging them into each other and touching them up with 20 extra years of craftmanship. So they're reworked; reimagined - but still a Blast from the Past: I've remained true to the way we used to do it back in the 90ties. -Niels Marthinsen.

(Violin and Piano). By Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). Edited by Friedemann Eichhorn and Wolfgang Birtel. Arranged by Pablo de Sarasate. For Violin, Piano Accompaniment (Score and Solo Part). String. Softcover. 16 pages. Schott Music #VLB171. Published by Sc

Edited by Endre Granat. LKM Music. Softcover. Lauren Keiser Music Publishing #S511033. Published by Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Violin and Piano (Violin) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.14034427

Composed by Wilhelm Stenhammer. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. 20 pages. Hal Leonard #BOE100023. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.14034427).

ISBN 9781847728456. 9.0x12.0x0.102 inches. English.

Two Sentimental Romances for Violin and Orchestra, arranged here for Violin and Piano by the composer, who wrote the piece in 1910.

Violin and Piano

SKU: IM.3842

Composed by Henri Wieniawski. Edited by Tyrone Greive. Score and individual part. International Music Co. #3842. Published by International Music Co. (IM.3842).

Two contrasting works: the rustic fiddle drones evoked in Sielanka (La Champetre) and the wistful, dance-like Chanson Polonaise.

Violin and piano

SKU: LM.26851

Composed by Jean Marc Allerme. Pop, jazz. Score and CD. Editions Henry Lemoine #26851. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine (LM.26851).

ISBN 9790230968515.

Two Days - Travel in winter - Here comes the jazz show - My friend Gabriel - Maria's memories - Never in September - When Charley meets Dan - For a moment of stillness - Time to rag - Somewhere in my heart - White and Blue song - Call me - Fleeting moment - She is gone - Like in a dream.

Composed by Samuel Adler. For violin and piano. Contemporary. Score and Part. Standard Notation. 10 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Theodore Presser Company

Violin and piano

SKU: LM.26849

Composed by Jean Marc Allerme. Pop, jazz. Score and CD. Editions Henry Lemoine #26849. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine (LM.26849).

ISBN 9790230968492.

With Gab - Care-Free - Two Stomp for you - Walkin'in a Louisiana street - As she like it - So goes the life - Robert's tune - Hi chazz - Eastern nostalgia - Around it - Goodbye Take - Whistling in the street - Leave me here - One Note for you - For Chris and Michel.

Violin and piano - Advanced

SKU: DY.DO-1525

Composed by David Braid. Score and part. Les Editions Doberman-Yppan #DO 1525. Published by Les Editions Doberman-Yppan (DY.DO-1525).

ISBN 9782897963057.

J'ai me les formes musicales concises telles que le Prélude et la Fugue, où il y a une idée claire et directe, suivie d'une autre plus complexe et développée.

Conformément à cette idée, cette œuvre se compose de deux pièces distinctes, la première - Transfigured Life - vise à attirer l'auditeur avec son rythme rapide et dansant et sa partie de violon simple et mélodique. Il se «transfigure» via quelques courts intermèdes au piano solo en seulement deux notes alternées pour terminer - qui sont le cœur de l'idée originale, maintenant clarifiée en effaçant tout le reste.

Le deuxième morceau - Still Life - conserve son sentiment de quiétude grâce à une ligne de piano simple qui laisse beaucoup d'espace à la partie contrastée (mais encore une fois simple) du violon. En tant que pièce absolue et non programmatique, le titre fait référence uniquement à la couleur et au rythme atmosphériques ; c'est à l'auditeur de voir la « nature morte » de son choix dans son esprit.

Une note sur les performances :
Malgré ma référence à des lignes « simples » et l'évitement déterminé par l'œuvre des grincements modernistes traditionnels, l'œuvre présente certains défis d'exécution en termes de phrasé et d'ensemble qui nécessitent des compétences et une musicalité considérables. L'œuvre a eu le privilège d'être récemment enregistrée par le violoniste Ezgi Sarıkcıoğlu et la pianiste Rossitza Stoycheva, et est disponible sur toutes les principales plateformes :

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Trans figured Life - Still Life, Op. 165 (violin and piano) - David Braid

I am keen on concise musical forms such as Prelude and Fugue, where there is one clear straightforward idea, followed by another that is more involved and developed.

In keeping with that idea, this work consists of two distinct pieces, the first - Transfigured Life - aims to draw in the listener with its quick, dancing rhythm and simple, melodic violin part. It 'transfigures' via a few short solo piano interludes into just two alternating notes to end - which are the core of the original idea, now made clear by clearing everything else out of the way.

The second piece - Still Life - retains its sense of stillness through an uncomplicated piano line that gives lots of space for the violin's contrasting (but again simple) part. As an absolute, not programmatic, piece the title refers to the atmospheric colour and pacing only; it's up to the listener to see 'Still life' of their choosing in their own mind.

A note on performance:
Despite my reference to 'simple' lines, and the work's determined avoidance of mainstream modernist squeak - the work has certain performance challenges of phrasing and ensemble that requires considerable skill and musicianship. The work has had the privilege of being recently recorded by violinist Ezgi Sarıkcıoğlu and pianist Rossitza Stoycheva, and is available on all major platforms:

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Violin, Piano

SKU: BA.BA11086

Composed by Thomas Daniel Schlee. Stapled. Urauffuhrung 24.10.2017, Wien. Performance score, Part (1). Opus 82. 20/9 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA11086_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA11086).

ISBN 9790006564446. 32.5 x 25.5 cm inches.

A suite whose movements always deliver something other than what they seem to promise. But throughout, the two instruments and respectively their players act like two people in very specific situations:

I.: The opening movement is reserved for the piano; the initially earnest, solitary cantilena intensifies creating expectation. Suddenly
II.: the violin sounds. Its moving figures replace the now silent piano, also soloistically.
III. „Passacaglia“ : The title is taken literally – the two instruments/persons encounter each other in the street. Two musical characters who meet at a specific point, recognize each other, but move on again, each one by itself.
IV. „Rondo“: The two of them dance together. Before me, I saw people dancing the Sardana – a round dance – in front of the cathedral of Barcelona. Four themes in different time signatures circle ceaselessly between the two instruments.
V. „Fuga“: At last, regardless, panic flight – again the title is taken literally ... Human, only too human …

Chamber Music Cello, Piano, Violin

SKU: PR.414411630

Composed by Shulamit Ran. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 28+28+20+24+20+24 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #414-41163. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.414411630).

ISBN 9781491114551. UPC: 680160089956. 9.5 x 13 inches.

EXCURSIONS is a one-movement work exploring two “characters.” A rhapsodic, descending passage is introduced by the cello, followed by a  static, chorale-like phrase for the violin and cello. Their individual developments are separated by a slow, contrasting middle section. The composer has written: “This is analogous to situations in life: we stand by a crossroad, choosing one option and forfeiting the other. But in art, the realm of the imagination, we can perhaps afford to pursue more than one route to its ultimate destination… or can we? It is symbolic that in this work both roads eventually lead to the same place.”.
Excursi ons for violin, cello and piano, is a one-movement work of tripartite structure in which materials explored in the first of three large sections are brought back in the last section.  The traditional statement-contrast-restat ement form, which is readily suggested by such a description, is, however, not at all in the mold in which the work is cast.  Rather, my aim was to subject the essential materials of the piece (two “characters” –the rhapsodic, descending passage played by the cello in the very opening and, later, a static, slow moving, chorale-like phrase for the violin and cello) to two entirely different developments separated by a slow, contrasting middle section.  This is analogous to an exploration of the ramifications that two divergent choices made by the same person might lead to.  In life, as we stand by a crossroad, choosing one option usually means having to forfeit the other.  But in art, the realm of the imagination, we can perhaps afford to pursue more than one route to its ultimate destination…or can we?  It is, I believe, symbolic that in this work both roads eventually lead to the same place: in composing Excursions, it seemed absolutely inescapable that at the end the slow, contrasting middle sections – both more resigned and peaceful than the battling spirits of the outer parts – should return briefly to end the work. The piano trio combination (once highly favored, but to this composer still as challenging today) is approached here as a collaborative effort of three equal soloists – partners.  Of the available pairings, the two strings find themselves occasionally approached as a team pitted against the piano.  The cello-piano combination is also not uncommon here, and there is an extended violin cadenza toward the end of the piece.  The writing for the three instruments is closely and at times interlinked, but the players are all instructed to play from scores. Excursions was first performed at Brandeis University in 1982.

Violin and Piano

SKU: HL.49004926

3 Songs. Composed by Paul Hindemith. Edition Schott. Classical. Piano reduction. Composed 1922. 12 pages. Schott Music #HL50490616. Published by Schott Music (HL.49004926).

ISBN 9781458413918. UPC: 884088601546. 9.0x12.0x0.065 inches. English(UK).

Inspir ed by the concept of the serenading lover. In two colorful sections. Advanced Level. Inspired by the concept of the serenading lover. In two colourful sections. Advanced Level.


Inspire d by the concept of the serenading lover. In two colorful sections. Advanced Level.

Inspired by the concept of the serenading lover. In two colorful sections. Advanced Level.

Inspired by the concept of the serenading lover. In two colorful sections. Advanced Level.

This demanding work for violin and piano by contemporary American composer Augusta Read Thomas (*1964 in New York State) was inspired by the concept of the serenading lover. Also available for viola and piano (HL50490617).

Violin and Piano - early intermediate

SKU: BT.DHP-1043625-404

Composed by Alexei Janschinow. De Haske Study and Play. Educational Tool. Book with Part and Audio-Online. Composed 2021. 16 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1043625-404. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1043625-404).

ISBN 9789043161763. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Study and Play is ideal for developing your playing in an enjoyable and musically sound way. Each edition within this concept features audio recordings to add something extra to your study routine.When you play thisConcertino you will be able to practise at a slower study tempo, as well as the normal tempo, so that you can work on your violin playing in a more concentrated way whilst improving your insight into the music. You cancontinue to study in this goal-orientated way until you have achieved the desired result.

The title of this piece suggests a concert situation: playing a solo partwith accompaniment. There are thousands of such works for theviolin but many of these cannot be tackled until you have been playing for a considerable time. Concertino in Russian Style Opus 35 enables you to gain necessary experience for this type of playing: namely having sufficientmusical and technical control over your instrument whilst having the support of an accompanist during performance. This carefully chosen concertino will enrich your repertoire.

Dit fraaie concertino in Russische stijl van Alexei Janschinow is leerzaam én prachtig om te spelen. Kortom, een fraaie aanvulling op uw repertoire. Deze boeken zijn gemaakt binnen het Study and Play-concept, dat de leerlinghelpt om zijn/haar spel op een plezierige en verantwoorde manier te ontwikkelen. Bij elke uitgave onder deze noemer worden begeleidingsopnames meegeleverd die iets extra’s toevoegen aan de studie-methode. Deze opnames bieden demogelijkheid om te studeren in zowel het gewone tempo als een rustig oefentempo. De verzorgde set bestaat verder steeds uit een vioolpartij en pianopartij.

St udy and Play ist das ideale Konzept, um auf vergnügliche und sinnvolle Weise ein gutes Spiel zu entwickeln. Jedem Buch mit diesem Konzept sind Begleitaufnahmen beigefügt, welche die tägliche Übungsroutine individuellergänze n. Mit Hilfe dieser Aufnahmen kann das Concertino im langsameren Übetempo sowie auch im normalen Tempo gespielt werden, sodass man sich zunächst ganz auf das Violinspiel konzentrieren kann und dabei die Musik kennenlernt. So kann zielgerichtet geübt werden, bis das gewünschte Ergebnis erreicht wird.

Der Titel dieses Stückes beschreibt die Situation in einem Konzert: Es wird ein Solo mit Begleitung gespielt. Solche Werke gibt es zutausenden für Violine, viele können jedoch erst nach vielen Jahren Spielerfahrung gemeistert werden. Mit Concertino in Russian Style Opus 35 kann man wichtige Erfahrungen mit genau dieser Art des Spiels sammeln, nämlichausreichend musikalische und technische Beherrschung über das Instrument zu erlangen und gleichzeitig mit der Unterstützung eines Pianisten spielen zu können. Dieses sorgfältig ausgewählte Concertino ist auf jeden Fall eineBereicherung Ihres Repertoires.

Study and Play est le concept idéal pour développer votre jeu dans un environnement plaisant et solidement structuré. Chaque recueil basé sur ce concept est accompagné des enregistrements audio qui apportent un plus votreroutine de travail. Ces enregistrements vous permettent de jouer ce Concertino tant dans le tempo normal que dans un tempo d’é tude plus lent afin que vous puissiez vous concentrer plus amplement sur votre technique de jeutout en ayant un meilleur aperçu de la structure de la pièce. Vous pouvez continuer travailler dans cette optique jusqu’ ce que vous ayez atteint le résultat souhaité.

Le titre de la pièce évoque le contexte d’unconcer t : l’interpr� �ƒÂ©tation d’une partie soliste avec accompagnement. On compte des milliers d’oeuvres similaires pour violon mais un grand nombre d’entre elles ne peuvent être abordées sans expérience et pratique musicalesconsidéra bles. Concertino in Russian Style Opus 35 vous permet d’acquà ©rir l’expÃ� �©rience nécessaire l’interpr� �ƒÂ©tation de ce genre de pièces, c’est- -dire être capable de dominer les aspects techniques et musicaux propres votre instrument tout en ayant le soutien d’un accompagnateur lors de l’interpr� �ƒÂ©tation. Choisi avec soin, ce Concertino enrichira votre répertoire.

Study and Play è il concetto ideale per sviluppare il vostro modo di suonare in un contesto piacevole e solidamente strutturato. Le registrazione di accompagnamento vi permettono di suonare sia a tempo normale che più lento,al fine di migliorare la concentrazione sullo studio della tecnica e avere un migliore approccio con le varie parti del brano. Le parti dell’accom pagnamento al pianoforte incluse nelle pubblicazioni (versione cartacea) vipermettono di suonare con un pianista accompagnatore.

Violin and Piano - intermediate

SKU: BT.DHP-1115209-400

Composed by Leo Portnoff. Arranged by Nico Dezaire. De Haske Study and Play. Book with CD. Composed 2011. 32 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115209-400. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115209-400).

ISBN 9789043142304. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Study and Play is ideal for developing your playing in an enjoyable and musically sound way. Each edition within this concept features a CD to add something extra to your study routine. When you play this Concertino Op. 96 the CD allows you to practise at a slower study tempo, as well as the normal tempo, so that you can improve your insight into the music. The carefully edited volume also contains a violin part and a piano part. Of course, the superb CD is also great to play along with if thereâ??s no pianist available. You will find this is a fun and instructive enrichment of your repertoire.

Stu dy and Play is het ideale concept om je spel op een plezierige en verantwoorde manier te ontwikkelen. Bij elke uitgave onder deze noemer wordt een cd meegeleverd die iets extraâ??s toevoegt aan je studiemethode. In het geval van dit Concertino op.96 biedt de cd je de mogelijkheid om te studeren in zowel het gewone tempo als een rustig oefentempo, waardoor je je inzicht in de muziek kunt verbeteren. De verzorgde set bestaat verder uit een vioolpartij en pianopartij. Natuurlijk is de sublieme cd ook geschikt om mee samen te spelen als er geen pianist beschikbaar is. Dit is beslist een leuke en leerzame verrijking van je repertoire.

Stu dy and Play ist das ideale Konzept, um auf vergnügliche und sinnvolle Weise ein gutes Spiel zu entwickeln. Jedem Buch mit diesem Konzept ist eine CD beigefügt, welche die tägliche �bungsroutine individuell ergänzt.Mit Hilfe der CD kann dieses Concertino Op. 96 im langsameren �bungstempo sowie auch im normalen Tempo gespielt werden, so dass man sich zunächst ganz auf das Violinspiel konzentrieren kann und dabei die Musik kennen lernt. Diese sorgfältig ausgearbeitete Ausgabe enthält au�erdem eine Violin- und eine Klavierstimme. Die exzellente CD eignet sich selbstverständlich auch bestens zum Mitspielen, wenn kein Pianist zur Verfügung steht. DiesesConcertino Op. 96 ist eine ebenso reizvolle wie lehrreiche Erweiterung des Repertoires.

Study and Play est le concept idéal pour développer votre jeu dans un environnement plaisant et solidement structuré. Chaque recueil basé sur ce concept est accompagné dâ??un compact disc qui apporte un plus votre routine de travail. Le compact disc vous permet de jouer ce Concertino Op. 96 tant dans le tempo normal que dans un tempo dâ??étude plus lent afin que vous puissiez vous concentrer sur votre technique de jeu tout en ayant un meilleur aperçu de la structure de la pièce. Ce recueil réalisé avec soin propose, hormis la partie de violon, la partie dâ??accompagnement de piano pour tous ceux qui disposent dâ??un pianiste accompagnateur. Si tel nâ??est pas le cas, utilisezsimplement le superbe accompagnement enregistré sur le compact disc. Concertino Op.96 constitue un enrichissement ludique et pédagogique de votre répertoire.

Study and Play è il concetto ideale per sviluppare il vostro modo di suonare in un contesto piacevole e solidamente strutturato. Il CD vi permette di suonare sia a tempo normale che più lento, al fine di migliorare la concentrazione sullo studio della tecnica e avere un migliore approccio con le varie parti del brano. Le parti dellâ??accompagnamento al pianoforte incluse nelle pubblicazioni (versione cartacea) vi permettono di suonare con un pianista accompagnatore.

Composed by Clara Wieck- Schumann (1819-1896). Edited by Jacqueline Ross. This edition: urtext edition. Stapled. Barenreiter Urtext. Performance score, Parts (2). Opus 22. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA10947. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

Composed by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 4 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL24864. Published by Alphonse Leduc

Violin and Piano. By Hilary Hahn. By Various. Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Classical, Contemporary. Softcover. 340 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051107933. Published by Boosey and Hawkes (HL.48023059).

Composed by Camille Saint- Saens (1835-1921). Edited by Fabien Guilloux and François de Médicis. This edition: Edition of selected works, Urtext edition. Linen. Saint- Saens, Camille. OEuvres instrumentales completes III/4. Edition of selected works, Performance score, anthology. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA10304-01. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

Chamber Music Clarinet, Piano, Violin

SKU: PR.164002390

Composed by Dan Welcher. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed 1995. 26+14+14 pages. Duration 14 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #164-00239. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.164002390).

UPC: 680160038091.

I became interested in the work of Plato through my friend and collaborator, the writer and philosopher Paul Woodruff. Paul's new translation, with Alexander Nehamas, of the Symposium gave me insights into ancient Greek ways of thinking about Love, Beauty, and Wisdom -- and managed to keep the earthy, and often bawdy side of it all in full view. But their new translation of Plato's later dialogue Phaedrus went even further: the beauty of the speeches is breathtaking, and the discourse itself is enough to keep one awake at night. Basically the Great Speech of Socrates in the Phaedrus dialogue has to do with the place of Eros in the world, and with the conflict in the soul between fleshly pleasure and philosophic discovery. I will not attempt to encapsulate this brilliant discourse in a program note: suffice it to say that reading it gave rise to my two-sided work for clarinet, violin, and piano, Phaedrus. The first movement represents the Philosophic life, and is thus subtitled Apollo's Lyre (Invocation and Hymn). It begins with an unaccompanied melody for the clarinet, which (after a pair of harp-like flourishes for the piano, expands into an accompanied canon. The voices in the dialogue (clarinet and violin) follow each other by a prescribed number of beats, but the music is totally devoid of any meter at all. The piano, representing the lyre, accompanies this lyric love-feast with repeated strummed chords. The canon has three large sections, and ends with violin echoing the unaccompanied clarinet invocation as the sound of the lyre fades. The second movement, called Dionysus' Dream-Orgy (Ritual Dance) presents, after a brief introduction, another kind of unmetered music. Rather than long lyric flights of philosophic song, however, this time we hear a unison dance of unbridled energy and sensual transport. The piece soon forms itself into a loose arch form, with contrasting metered dance sections divided by the unison unmetered orgy tune. Midway through the movement, Apollo's melody returns from the first movement, but it is a temporary reminiscence. The orgiastic dance returns, reaches a climax, and ends with a stomping of feet. While Plato asserts that a proper balance between lust and reason is necessary in all men, he (naturally) gives the nod to Philosophy as the better choice in which to live. Not so in my music: the two sides are meant to coexist and to complement each other. No sides are taken. Phaedrus was commissioned of the Verdehr Trio by Michigan State University. It is dedicated to the Vedehr Trio with great affection and admiration.

Piano

SKU: HL.48021306

Piano Accompaniment. Composed by Geza Szilvay and Laszlo Rossa. Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. Classical. Softcover. Hal Leonard #M550111035. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.48021306).

This publication paves the way for intimate chamber music and recital playing. The popular melodies are taken from the early volumesof the Colourstrings Violin ABC. The violin part is printed in two ways: with coloured notes and with traditional note writings. Theparts for violin and piano are available in two separate books.