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An advanced arrangement of the Christmas hymn, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," for violin and piano.  The most classical of the Fiddler's Christmas series, this profound arrangement interprets John Baptiste Calkin's hymn tune through the lens of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, grappling with the meaning of Christmas against the harsh backdrop of the Civil War.  This piece will challenge performers to play in a sensitive, nuanced manner to capture the expressive depth of the arrangement and sweep audiences up in the story Longfellow's poem originally told, one that opens with simple joy, grapples with the darkness of the world, and finally concludes in a solid note of hope.  An excellent choice for any Christmastime performance.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Violin Solo with Piano

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An original arrangement of the famous Poco Allegretto from Johannes Brahms' Third Symphony for advanced string orchestra.  The whole movement has been transcribed, with an optional cut for reduced performance time.  Players will be challenged with bow control and delicacy of expression in this heartfelt arrangement of one of Brahms' most beautiful melodies.

Poco Allegretto

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This arrangement of the traditional Appalachian hymn "What Wondrous Love is This?" for solo unaccompanied violin comes from David Harrington's Heavenly Hymns series.  "What Wondrous Love is This?" challenges the advanced violinist with position-work, double-stops, and dazzling sixteenth-note passages, while delighting the audience with a brand-new, enthralling arrangement of an old tune.  Suitable for recitals, special music, and much more!

What Wondrous Love is This?

Violin Solo Unaccompanied

A lesser-known traditional French Christmas carol newly arranged to show off fast, dance-like rhythms.  Noel Nouvelet, the third installment in David Harrington's Fiddler's Christmas series, challenges the advanced violinist with artificial harmonics and position-work while delighting audiences with a fun and beautiful arrangement of a carol that may be brand-new to some ears.  Suitable for recitals, special music, and much more!

Noel Nouvelet

A stunning version of a favorite Christmas carol.  I Wonder as I Wander, composed by John Niles from Appalachian sources, is the second installment in David Harrington's Fiddler's Christmas series.  This arrangement for advanced solo violin and piano offers a setting that is bombastic, lyrical, and virtuosic by turns.  With an original countermelody woven into the music, it will challenge advanced performers and delight audiences.  Suitable for recitals, special music, and more!

I Wonder as I Wander

The sixth installment in David Harrington's Fiddler's Christmas series is a stunning arrangement of the traditional Polish carol, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.  With music ranging from a gentle lullaby to a scintillating dance, this arrangement for advanced violin and piano is sure to please performers and audiences.  Suitable for recitals, special music, Christmas programs, and more!

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Introduce your advanced string orchestra to Wagner with the Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser.  David Harrington's arrangement draws inspiration from multiple instances of the theme to create a majestic, nuanced piece perfect for concerts and contests.  A strong first violin section will be needed for this piece.  Other challenges include a sul G melody for second violins, highly chromatic passages, and a hint of polyrhythms.  A delightful, challenging piece for advanced string orchestra!

Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser

A brand-new version of an old and well-loved Christmas carol.  Arranged for an advanced solo violinist with piano accompaniment, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is the first installment in David Harrington's Fiddler's Christmas series.  The well-known tune passes through several variations, including an ethereal opening and a festive jig, before climaxing in a final burst of speed.  Appropriate for recitals, special music, and more, this piece is sure to challenge advanced performers and delight audiences!

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

David's Harrington complete Fiddler's Christmas series.  Featuring lesser-known hymns and carols arranged for advanced violin and piano, with moods ranging from contemplative to festive to virtuosic, and a Celtic twang, this collection is sure to please performers and audiences.  Arrangements suitable for recitals, special music, Christmas concerts, and more!  Includes God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, I Wonder as I Wander, Noël Nouvelet, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Away in a Manger, Infant Holy Infant Lowly, and three bonus original tunes.

Fiddler's Christmas

A lesser-known tune for Away in a Manger in a brand-new, beautiful arrangement by David Harrington.  This installment in the Fiddler's Christmas series presents a gentle, calming piece for advanced violin and piano, perfect for many occasions including special music and Christmas recitals.

Away in a Manger

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