The author of Argentinian Tango and Folk Tunes for Violin (ED 13379), Ros Stephen, presents a wide-ranging collection of Russian tunes for violin. Highly flexible to use, the pieces may be performed by a solo violinist as violin duets. The music has been carefully edited to create authentic arrangements. Ornamentation, bowing and fingering have been included to enable stylistic performances, and there is also guidance on general style, as well as note on all of the individual tunes.The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Ros Stephen.
1. Chubchik
2. Po Muromskoi Dorozhke
3. Tumbalalaika
4. Karabushka Dance
5. Khorovod
6. Yablochko
7. Tonkaia Riabina
8. Barynia
9. Beryozka
10. Stenka Razin
11. Kamarinskaya
12. Korobeiniki
13. Russian Folk Dance
14. Ey, ukhnem!
15. Ukhar Kupets
16. Zastavil Menia Muzh Parnu Baniushku Topit
17. Akh Vy Seni
18. Troika
19. Kopetka Polka
20. Russian Polka
21. Misyats' na Nebi
22. Devochka Nadia
23. Trepak
24. Biriuzovye Kolechki
25. Tsyganskiy Vals
26. Kalinka
27. Dve Gitary
28. Kai o Bergi'
29. Moia Tsyganochka
30. Sare Patrya
31. Ochi Chyornye
/ Partitions classique / Cordes / Violon / SCHOTT

Following the success of 'Irish Fiddle Solos' and 'English Fiddle Tunes' Pete Cooper's new book contains a rich selection of tunes from many Eastern European countries including Poland Ukraine Hungary Romania Serbia Bulgaria and Macedonia and pieces from the Klezmer tradition. There are 80 tunes in a variety of styles: mazurkas polkas kolomyikas freylekhs horas csárdás legenyes sîrbas rucenitsas kopanitsas etc. The material is wide-ranging in complexity including very simple pieces as well as many more challenging tunes requiring intermediate to advanced technique. The introduction provides explanations of rhythms scales modes and notes on theindividual tunes.As with the other books in the series a CD with all the pieces performed by Pete Cooper accompanies the collection which is suitable for grade 3 and above.

Petar Ralchev's book Balkan Accordion extends the instrument's rhythmic tonal and harmonic spectrum. It contains a diverse range of well-known instrumental pieces songs and dances with a distinct Eastern European flavour and with catchy melodies and rich ornamentation. For each piece the author has written a short introduction on its background and characteristics. The pieces are intermediate level and the notation is clear and easy to read.

The colourful and richly diverse music of the Balkans became popular in Western Europe during the 1990s resulting in what can only be described as a 'Balkan boom' which still endures today.This selection of arrangements provides the opportunity for clarinettists to become acquainted with well-known traditional songs and dances from Greece Hungary Macedonia Bulgaria Turkey Bosnia-Herzegovina and Dalmatia. Memoires is composed by Hidan Mamudov himself. Presented in an order that reflects their increasing level of difficulty these pieces provide new experiences for intermediate to advanced players.

Une collection avec différents niveaux, de chefs d'oeuvres mélodiques du répertoire romantique et moderne. Sélectionnés et édités pat Denes Agay. / Piano / Partition

A collection of 30 well-known Russian songs arranged for intermediate accordion by Russian-born accordionist Andreas Wins. Each piece provides the arranged melody and a variation with a really nice native harmonization.

Eleven famous tunes arranged for trombone (or tuba) and piano. The accompanying CD can take the place of a pianist and contains backing tracks for each tune with and without the solo line and also includes two tuning notes at the outset.Grade: 4 - 6

The Balkans region has always been a source of musical inspiration for composers throughout the centuries. Strong rhythms and often-abundant musical climaxes are two important characteristics of this rich and varied musical style.Etienne Crausaz took some of these elements and mixed it with elements of rock turning this Balkan Dance into an exuberant and spectacular piece of music during which no one can remain seated!