Vladimir Bodunov's challenging duet arrangements make it possible to achieve a rich orchestral-like sound with only two instruments. He has taken great care to make the instruments equal in importance- the solo and accompaniment roles constantly alternate.These six classical pieces enable (prospective) music students, advanced or professional musicians to give impressive recitals and auditions or to leave a lasting impression at parties and celebrations.- Impressive show pieces for many occasions- Both instruments of equal standing - Perfect for auditions, recitals, parties, and celebrationsContents- 'Concerto grosso? in D minor (Vivaldi)- 'Toccata and Fugue? in D minor (Bach)- Overture from 'The Marriage of Figaro? (Mozart)- Overture from 'The Barber of Seville? (Rossini)- Cavatina from 'The Barber of Seville? (Rossini)- 'On the Beautiful Blue Danube? (Strauss)The AuthorVladimir Bodunov (b. 1981) comes from Belarus and lives in Erlangen. He is a composer-arranger who plays violin, piano, and musical saw. / 2 Violons

J. S. Bach’s two-part keyboard pieces form a significant body of musical literature but only occasionally have they been arranged for strings. This carefully transcribed collection of violin duets and its two companion volumes Duets for Two Violas (MB # 21438) and Duets for Two Cellos (MB #21439) bring many additions taken from Bach’s suites preludes and inventions to the string player’s repertoire. Intermediate and advanced instrumentalists willdelight in the musical complexity contrapuntal dialogue and variety of moods in these pieces. Since bowing and fingering preferences vary greatly among string players editorial marks have been kept to a minimum. Thesearrangements are an attractive valuable addition to string ensemble work.

Music Minus One Violin-Bach's second Brandenburg concerto is a classic of Baroque beauty as is the famous 'Triple' concerto. Highly recommended for all advancing violinists. Contains a printed score and a compact disc featuring both concerti in split-channel stereo with the violinist on the right channel then again in a stereo accompaniment version minus the solo violin part. Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Vienna Festival Orchestra Conductor: Franz Litschauer

These 11 well-known pieces composed especially for Violin make an ideal introduction to playing more advanced solos. Each piece reveals something about the Violin's capabilities as a solo instrument and there are selected background notes about some of the music featured, plus pictures and a brief introduction to the Violin's history and development. - an ideal book for any aspiring Violin soloist! / Violon