The lively allegro molto from Schubert's Sonatina Op. 137, no. 1. Originally composed for violin and piano, this familiar piece of solo literature has been arranged for

This rhapsodic work by Italian composer Vittorio Monti was dedicated to the glamorous French violinist Juliette Dantin. It captures the melancholic, sweet, dramatic and vibrant elements of Gypsy music, and

Mozart composed over thirty violin sonatas which were written over a period that basically spanned his life. Of the later sonatas, this is the only one that is entirely in a minor key.  It is

These two works from the pens of two of the greatest Italian Baroque masters contrast elegance and poise with vibrancy and brilliance.  The  Sarabande features simple melody over a wash of

Georg Philipp Telemann was probably the most prolific composer of all time. His works include 1043 cantatas, 46 passions, 40 operas, over 100 concertos, 700 orchestral suites and volumes of chamber

Greensleeves is a very old English melody that is well known to so many people.  This is an arrangement of the 1690 version which is a beautiful set of of variations possibly written for the viola da

Roll out the red carpet! These fanfares have inspired people for centuries with their sense of majesty and occasion. All parts have been carefully crafted so that they are eminently playable with the main

Evaristo Felice Dall’Abaco lived at the same time as the great composer Antonia Vivaldi.  In fact, it is almost certain that they were aware of each other’s talents. The opening Prelude

It is generally accepted that Nicolo Paganini was the most extraordinary violinist who ever lived.  Indeed there are some works that only a few violinists in the world today can play.  This piece

Vivaldi wrote numerous concerti for a diverse range of instruments.  This was originally written for mandolin and strings. Some of the very ornate figurations have been slightly adapted whilst the

Originally written for wind ensemble and later arranged for pianoforte, these charming movements have been carefully placed to give the sense of a fully integrated work.  Indeed some elements of this

Originally written for a string quintet, this marvelous work was also arranged by Boccherini for guitar and string quartet. Some performances even use castanets to enhance this manifestly Spanish work. It

Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713) wrote music that everyone in his time tried to emulate. He effectively set the benchmark for musical composition in the Baroque period.  This arrangement draws on the

Johann Pachelbel is most famous for his Canon in D. However, he also wrote a huge number of works including concerti, keyboard suites and organ compositions. This beautiful Sarabande is built on a bass that

Largely known for his very effective etudes, Mazas also wrote a huge amount of attractive works for various chamber ensembles.  This work written in the early nineteenth century originally  comes

Ignaz Joseph Pleyel was a highly respected musician in his day and somewhat of an entrepreneur eventually running a world famous publishing house in Paris in the early nineteenth century.  This work,

The Furies in Greek mythology brought the dead to the darker regions of the Underworld and appear frighteningly in the legend of Orpheus. Originally a caprice for cello, this work by the little known August

The musette is a small French bagpipe that became quite fashionable in Louis XIV's time. In the "Musette" the note G sounds throughout, allowing for developing players to carefully pitch their notes. 

Expose your students to the wonderments of noble Russian music!  The "Promenade" links various pieces in a larger work by Mussorgsky entitled  "Pictures at an Exhibition" and changes as the viewer

Well you don't have to wait  years for your ensemble to tackle Grieg's wonderful "Holberg Suite".  This arrangement is faithful to the melodic, harmonic and formal structures of the original