Various: Classical Favourites from Russia for 2 violins UE36749 Easy to middle-grade arrangements of well-known themes from Russian opera and ballet Fantastic violin duet arrangements, by David Brooker, of Russian classical favourites will challenge and amuse intermediate to advanced players. Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: Barcarole aus Die Jahreszeiten Mussorgski Modest Petrowitsch: Hopak Schostakowitsch Dmitri: Walzer Nr. 2 aus Suite für Varieté-Orchester Prokofieff Sergei: Dance of the Knights aus Montagues und Capulets Borodin Alexander: Nocturen aus Streichquartett Nr. 2 Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: Rokoko-Thema Khatchaturian Aram: Säbeltanz Borodin Alexander: Serenade Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: Walzer aus Dornröschen Rimski-Korsakow Nikolaj: Song of India Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: Thema aus Schwanensee
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ISBN 9783702475710. UPC: 803452072829.
Brooker postulates that music of Italy primarily brings to mind the vocal offerings of its centuries of compositions. He also maintains that Italy has given us unparalleled masterpieces in violin making. Combining these two not incompatible concepts, he brings a solid selection of eleven distinctly Italian songs to his violin and piano arrangements, which allow performers of intermediate and better skills to SING through their instruments. Every one of these songs is as familiar as pasta, from 'O sole mio and La donna e mobile to Funiculli, Funicula and Gne Gne. Brooker's collection of Italian Classics is suitable for events from concert stage to gatherings with friends and family.