Originally written as the slow movement of a string quartet, this musical treasure was singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini, who asked Barber for a string orchestra arrangement. It was played on a
One of several chamber works in a suite by Villa-Lobos that fuses Baroque influences with the folk music elements of the composer's native Brazil. Consisting of two movements, the Aria
Ralph Vaughan Williams' charming suite of dances in the English style is a mainstay of the string orchestra concert repertoire. Adapted in collaboration with the composer from the 1921 Suite of Six
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There is a distinct unity and a touch of Caribbean color in the four dances: I. Tamborito; II. Mejorana y Socavon; III. Punto; IV. Cumbia y Congo. The first and last are
To celebrate the 200th birthday of playwright Ludvig Holberg, a statue was erected in his honor in 1884. Edvard Grieg, who like Holberg was born in Bergen, was commissioned to write an open-air cantata for
Hoe Down has become one of Aaron Copland's most recognized orchestral works. Here is the string orchestra version based on the original, for advanced string players.
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The brilliant harmonic and textural scope of this masterpiece is captured in this exquisite arrangement featuring the last two movements of his orchestrated version. With opportunities to feature your
Take your students on a musical journey to Italy! This exhilarating piece combines the jumping saltarello with the spinning tarantella to create a breathtaking showcase of light spiccato bow strokes. With
Ask any conductor or teacher for their all-time favorite works of standard string literature, and Tchaikovsky's "Serenade" will be among the top picks. Written in 1880, the four-movement piece shows