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

This flowing work originally written by French Romantic composer Gounod for wind octet works beautifully for strings. Played simply and sweetly, this arrangement can be a great lyrical addition to any

This is a tour de force for more advanced groups. It's challenging, but the musical rewards abound, including many contemporary compositional elements: mixed-meter, extended harmonies and angular

Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra, by Vittorio Giannini (1903-1966). I. Allegro II. Moderato, Aria Adagio III. Allegro con brio. Duration: 14:40.