A fun collection of Celtic Violin duets arranged or written by Aleksey Igudesman. Includes arrangements of Auld Lang Syne Danny Boy Scotland the Brave and other famous Celtic tunes. Igudesman has re-named his arrangement of My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean as My Bonnie Flies Over the Ocean which sums up the nature of the whole album: fun mixed with a good opportunity to understand better the Celtic style.Also by Aleksey Igudesman: Latin And More - Violin Duets UE33653

The twenty-five pieces in this collection date back to 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are song and fiddle airs strathspeys reels jigs a hornpipe and the sword dance. The pieces are arranged for viola and cello withguitar chords. Since the viola generally has the melody the pieces can also be played by solo viola. The music of Scotland is unique. The airs have their own special beauty and the dances are fun to play with lively tempos dotted rhythms and sudden key changes. This music has been the pleasure of country fiddler and pipers. Now violists and cellists and their listeners can feel themselves transported to the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland. Twenty-five pieces dating back to 18th and 19th century Scotland. Includes song and fiddle airs strathspeys reels jigs a hornpipe and the sword dance. Since the viola generally has the melody the pieces canalso be played by solo viola and guitar chords are included. The airs have a special beauty and the dances are fun to play with lively tempos dotted rhythms and sudden key changes.