Ludwig van Beethoven: Duo No.3: Mixed Duet: Score

Violoncello and Piano-Originally Beethoven wrote Sonata Op. 17 for Horn and Piano. This composition was intended for the famous Horn virtuoso Johann Wenzel Stich who called himself Giovanni Punto. Punto had greatly expanded the playing techniques on the natural Horn. Accordingly Beethoven tailored the solo part completely to the unique playing skills of this virtuoso musician. Punto performed the work several times; to other hornists however it remained unaccessible at that time because of its difficulties. That probably was the reason why this work was published in a version for Horn or Violoncello one year after the world premiere already. It isdeemed to be fairly certain that this arrangement goes back to Beethoven himself. Carl Czerny already ranked this sonata among Beethoven's original Cello sonatas and listed it chronologically as No. 3. Like the 1801 edition of the Viennese publisher Tranquillo Mollo the Wiener Urtext Edition publishes the sonata for Horn or Violoncello and Piano. Whereas the Horn sonata was very difficult to play at the time of creation the arrangement for Violoncello curiously enough is one of the easiest among Beethoven's Cello sonatas. For this reason the composition is increasingly popular among cellists as an accessible approach to Beethoven's oeuvre for violoncello and piano. Consequently the work is now available in the Wiener Urtext Edition series as separate edition as well.

ShowTrax CD-(from Sister Act 2). Sister Act 2 brings us an energetic gospel treatment of the immortal Ode to Joy melody in an accessible authentic-sounding arrangement. Now available in a 3-Part Mixed voicing this raise-the-roof showstopper is electrifying! Available: SATB SSA 2-Part 3-Part Mixed Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

New for 3-part mixed groups! The lovely harmony created by the easy movement of the voice parts provides the perfect setting for the message of harmony and peace stated by the text. 'All nations sing in harmony with one song...that all may live in peace.' Using a classic Beethoven melody as the basis for this simple canonic arrangement Don Moore has created a superb introduction to part singing for young choirs. An optional flute adds a special touch of colour to this wonderful teaching piece.