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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,

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

Pleyel was once described by his teacher Haydn as his most illustrious student.  Indeed many of his works demonstrate a witty yet elegant compositional style. This arrangement of the Duet opus 8 no. 2

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

These charming pieces from the pen of the brilliant pianist Daniel Steibelt (1765 - 1823) reflect the poise and vivacity of Classical period music. The melody in the Andante explores the sonorities of

Albeniz wrote this piece originally for piano and it communicates all the brilliance and passion that one associates with Spanish music.  It alludes to an ancient legend in the bygone kingdom of

This arrangement, while faithful to the original work for three violins and basso continuo, includes an optional adaptation of the violin 3 part for viola, optional Grade 1 string parts, and an optional

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

These booklets are so useful for promoting accurate intonation, left-hand framework, security in the first three positions, and a well-projected tone. The keys presented are up to four sharps and three

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

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

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

What a great way to introduce students to the delights of Early Music! Most of the rhythms are simple crotchets and minims with a few quavers in the first violin part. In keeping with performance practices

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

Carl Bohm (1844 - 1920) was a renowned teacher and composer of effective works for developing violinists.  His famous "Moto Perpetuo" is played by nearly every violinist.  The "Galop" is a similar

Pablo Sarasate (1844 - 1908) was a brilliant Spanish violinist and composer.  His works, although often fiendishly difficult, are very evocative and display a wide range of emotions and violin

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

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

The overture to "Cesare in Farmacusa," an opera that tells of the boy Julius Caesar's journey by sea in a treacherous storm to Farmacusa, near Sicily. The plot abounds with pirates, gypsy lovers, and of

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

The Sixteen Sensational Solos for string orchestra have been arranged so that they can be played by a solo violin, viola, cello or bass with piano accompaniment. They may also be played in unison