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

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

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

Highly expressive though transparent and comprehensible music with strict compositional technique. A demanding task for advanced string orchestras. I Langsam - II Langsam; Schnell - III Lebhaft - IV Sehr

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.

This very popular five-movement suite for string orchestra is one of Grieg's most beloved works.