3. Streichquartett. Par FELDMANN WALTER. Der « noyé » [der Ertränkte] ist eine Gruppe von Kompositionen, die alle von einem einzigen Stück abgeleitet sind, von meinem ersten Streichquartett. Das Original, « . . . à tournoyer » [1990], und seine drei heute noch gültigen Folgekompositionen sollen aber nicht zyklisch aufgeführt werden : sexe-tuor [für Oboe oder Piccolo und einen Nachhall], le sexe du…

Making music on Skype' Impossible' No, here is a printed world premiere for two violins composed by a violin playing globetrotter. The title Miles and More says it all and you will not be disappointed. Aleksey Igudeman's duets range from the Distance Indication to Miles Davis. Performance tips and short stories about the origin of these miniature pieces complete this extraordinary volume. …

Par NELSON SHEILA MARY. Simple string quartet pieces arranged by Sheila Nelson to encourage ensemble playing from the earliest stages. Includes an attractive mixture of traditional melodies, classical material and original contemporary pieces. Scored for two violins, viola (optional third violin part included) and cello. String Quartet (Score & parts)./ Répertoire / 2 Violons, Alto ou Violon et Vi…

A flexible compendium of folk tunes from the North of England, arranged for two violins or violin and viola, plus optional cello. Includes On Ilkley Moor Bahtat, Scarborough Fair, Dance Ti Thy Daddy, Blaydon Races and many more. / 2 Violons

for 2 Violins, Viola and Violoncello. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. 'The next I'll do is 3 violin quartets' wrote Schumann to Clara Wieck in 1838, stating his reasons in a letter dated 17 March 1838: 'The thought of the quartets gives me pleasure. The piano is getting too narrow for me. In composing now I often hear a lot of things that I can barely suggest. For instance, it is remarkable how I invent almo…

Par BACRI NICOLAS. Nicolas Bacri's Sonata In Memoriam Bela Bartok, Op. 95 for Violin Duet. Nicolas Bacri's Sonata In Memoriam Bela Bartok, Op. 95 for Violin Duet./ Répertoire / 2 Violons

Par AHO KALEVI. Lasting 27 minutes, Kalevi Aho’s String quartet no. 4 (2021) is in four movements. The first, Nocturne, begins with a hazily muted melody dominated by the interval of a minor third on the second violin. Though the first movement begins in nocturnal mood, there is also some more forceful music around the middle. The second movement, Allegro capriccioso, is quick with quirky rhythms.…

This string quartet is in five movements, of which the second and fifth are by far the most elaborate. The remaining three movements are rather short, like brief vignettes.The second movement draws its inspiration from Schubert, albeit indirectly- the middle instruments in the quartet (violin 2, viola) play an accompaniment with a motif of two slurred notes, almost always in sixths.In spirit and s…

Par PART ARVO. Fratres (original setting for violin and piano) was commissioned by the Salzburg Festival and premiered on August 17th, 1980 at that very place (violin: Gidon Kremer, piano: Elena Kremer). Composed in Pärt's very own 'Tintinnabuli'-style, this piece allows many different settings because it is not bound to a specific tone color. 'The highest virtue of music, for me, lies outside of …