Classical Music for String Orchestra

From the comic opera filled with pirates, Turkish princes, kidnapping and daring rescues, Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio is the piece of music that generated the (possibly fictional) "too

The Adagio movement of Rachmaninoff's second symphony is considered by many to be one of most beautiful melodies ever written. A continuing favorite in today's concert halls (as well as film and TV), it

As heard in the Oscar-winning movie "The King's Speech," one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for

Carefully crafted for string ensemble, this lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Guitars." In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms that make all parts

Here's the music from the dramatic opening scene of the movie "Amadeus." It's actually the first movement of "Symphony 25 in G minor," arranged here to be in E minor to make it accessible to more students.

A medley for string orchestra, including excerpts from: Piano Concerto No. 22; Piano Concerto No. 20; Confutatis (from Requiem, K. 626); and Symphony No. 25.

The best-known piece of the young composer George Butterworth is a pastoral setting based on two English folk-song melodies, The Banks of Green Willow and Green Bushes, and is similar to

Yes, it's Beethoven's beloved Ode to Joy set in the key of D and arranged for the success of young string players! The level of difficulty never goes beyond what is found in the first half of Book

One of Boccherini's most famous pieces, this joyful minuet comes from the third movement of his "Quintet in E Major." Robert's version is ideally scored for string ensembles and will make a super program

Taken from "Concerto Grosso, Op. 3," L'Estro Armonico (Harmony of the Soul), this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players - two violins and one viola - as

Everyone is familiar with this one! The standard piece known as the "Bach Double" features two capable violin soloists. Arranged for string orchestra with optional piano (or harpsichord), the viola, cello

As heard in the Disney classic "Fantasia" where it served as accompaniment for ostriches, hippos, elephants and alligators, this work continues as a staple of the of light Classical repertoire taken from

One of opera's most famous scenes is now available in this skilled adaption for strings, with the powerful tribal dance scene from "Samson and Delilah."  After opening with an evocative violin solo,

One of Vaughan Williams' most revered works for band and orchestra has been tastefully adapted for strings. This edition includes appropriate key and length adjustments to make this charming suite ideal for

This string masterpiece rose in popularity after it was used in the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. The simple, elegant theme from Elizabethan church composer Thomas Tallis

A unique format to this iconic work allows multiple groups to be combined for a powerful concert finale. Parts for both intermediate and developing groups are carefully arranged to be used as a spectacular

Originally written as a concerto for two violins, this impressive final movement is string ensemble writing that will give developing groups confidence, yet create a very musical performance with its