The Piano Trio Two is inspired by three Zen koans which have lent their titles to the movements ‘How Grass and Trees Become Enlightened ’ ‘Your Light May Go Out ’ and ‘Open Your Own Treasure House.’ Yet themusic is drawn from English folk tune and Weir’s own songs and imaginary ragas. Judith Weir is one of Britain’s most prolific and successful composers widely known for her operas like The Vanishing Bridegroomand A Night At The Chinese Opera and her many Choral works as well as her pieces for Strings and Piano. She was Artistic Director of the Spitalfields Festival and is a professor at Cardiff University. Her work is often inspiredby narrative folklore and theatre.

Sonata for Violin and Cello and composed by Luigi Boccherini was transcribed and annotated by Paul Bazelaire a professor at the National Conservatoire. Ideal for a recital or for a contest this sonata in four parts is quite challenging for both instruments and would require advanced skills. The Cello score is written over the C and the F key and each of the four parts includes numerous repetitions and fast sections. These four parts are 1. Allegretto Spiritoso 2. Vivace 3. Grave and 4. Allegro Assai. This really nice Sonata will be a delight to play and to listen to. LuigiBoccherini (1743-1806) composed numerous pieces for various instruments including Cello duets chamber music cantatas ballets orchestral music masses and a large amount of music for strings.

These 30 easy level (grade 2) string trios from the masters arranged by Rubank legends Harvey Whistler and Herman Hummel are the ultimate way to introduce your youngest players to ensemble playing. Songs average 30-40 measureslong with optional repeats to create a longer piece at your discretion. Includes a treasure trove of titles:Abendlied (Schumann) ? Allegro from Der Freischutz (Weber) ? Ave Verum (Mozart) ? Carnivalof Venice ? Chanson Triste (Tchaikovsky) ? Cielito Lindo ? Country Dance (Beethoven) ? Liebestraum (Liszt) ? Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes ? New World Symphony Excerpts (Dvorak) ? Jesu Joy ofMan's Desiring (students play the melody not the triplet pattern) ? Jolly Coppersmith ? Melody for Strings (Rubinstein) ? Men of Harlech ? Menuet from Symphony No. 7 (Haydn) ? Procession (Handel) ?Theme from Fantasie Impromptu (Chopin) ? Rondo (Schubert) ? Theme from Symphony No. 1 (Brahms) ? Vienna Life (Strauss) ? Volga Boatman ? Waltz from HMS Pinafore

Par GARDEL CARLOS. Carlos Gardel is one of the most significant figures in the history of the Tango. Now, string players will certainly welcome Diego Collatti's arrangements of some of Gardel's most famous pieces. The arrangements retain all the alluring, captivating qualities of the originals and players will soon become familiar with the diverse and expressive characteristics of the genre. Suitable for intermediate-level players and beyond, these pieces will beguile both performers and their audience alike. ? Captivating classics by Carlos Gardel selected and arranged by Argentinian Tango specialist Diego Collatti ? Experience the magnetic charms of the Tango with these intermediate-level arrangements ? Helpful musical notation ensures an authentic performance true to the diverse styles and nuances typical of the Tango/ Recueil / Violon et Violoncelle ou Alto