Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1090798

Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by David McKeown. 20th Century,Folk,Jazz,Ragtime. 7 pages. David McKeown #694928. Published by David McKeown (A0.1090798).

The Elite Syncopations was one of many solo piano rags written by Scott Joplin in the wake of his success with Maple Leaf Rag. Published in 1903, The Elite Syncopations followed the classic four part structure that Joplin had developed with earlier compositions. In 1974 the Royal Ballet in London produced a ballet based on ragtime music using The Elite Syncopations as both the title and main theme. 

This arrangement of The Elite Syncopations is arranged as a solo for one Violin with piano accompaniment. Both the piano and the separate solo part are included in the one downloadable pdf file. Musicians at an advanced intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. The overall performance time, with repeats, is around five minutes. Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with phrasing, syncopated rhythms and light articulation. 

Click the YouTube link to hear a full performance of the clarinet version of this arrangement. There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1446978

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Rika K. 19th Century,Chamber,Romantic Period. 3 pages. Rika K. #1026748. Published by Rika K. (A0.1446978).

We proudly present the sheet music for a unique arrangement of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Theme, a short version adapted for Violin and Piano. 

This iconic ballet score, known for its deep emotion and complex beauty, has been gracefully simplified to make it accessible to a diverse range of performers. Ideal for music instructors seeking valuable teaching resources, families wanting to immerse their children in classic music, or professional musicians in need of an elegant yet straightforward piece for encores or intimate performances. This arrangement is also perfectly suited for academic showcases or community concerts.

Delve into the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky’s song and experience the magic of one of the most beloved works in the classical music repertoire. Embrace the opportunity to explore the narrative depths and emotional highs of this timeless ballet.

Don’t miss the chance to add this essential sheet music to your musical collection. Get your arrangement of Swan Lake Theme!

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1446979

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Rika K. 19th Century,Chamber,Romantic Period. 3 pages. Rika K. #1026749. Published by Rika K. (A0.1446979).

We proudly present the sheet music for a unique arrangement of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Theme, a short version adapted for Violin and Piano. 

This iconic ballet score, known for its deep emotion and complex beauty, has been gracefully simplified to make it accessible to a diverse range of performers. Ideal for music instructors seeking valuable teaching resources, families wanting to immerse their children in classic music, or professional musicians in need of an elegant yet straightforward piece for encores or intimate performances. This arrangement is also perfectly suited for academic showcases or community concerts.

Delve into the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky’s song and experience the magic of one of the most beloved works in the classical music repertoire. Embrace the opportunity to explore the narrative depths and emotional highs of this timeless ballet.

Don’t miss the chance to add this essential sheet music to your musical collection. Get your arrangement of Swan Lake Theme!

Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.534583

Composed by Claude Debussy/Robert Orledge. 20th Century,Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. 21 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #4727479. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.534583).

Preface:

In the early 1890s, Debussy composed the opening of a lyrical piece in E major for violin and piano, perhaps as a shorter companion piece for the violin Nocturne he was planning for the Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe. After Debussy’s death in 1918, his second wife Emma often gave away sketch pages to performers or composers as memorials to her beloved husband , and this particular page was given to the Cuban born pianist and composer Joaquin Nin (1879-1949). It came up for sale in the catalogue of the British antiquarian dealer Lisa Cox in 2010 and although it might possibly be an early song for contralto and piano, the more dynamic idea in bar 12 strongly suggests the violin, especially as it begins on an open D string. Moreover, there is no text and in pieces of this length, Debussy usually wrote at least one word in, if only to remind himself where he had got to in any song.

So my starting point was a complete 12-bar melody gently undulating in the violin’s lowest register over a sensual accompaniment, rising to a climax in bar 12 and giving me a contrasting idea that I could use as a link between sections and in the cadenza. As the B section (bars 14-26) derives directly from Debussy’s opening theme by metamorphosis, my own additions were restricted to the central section (bars 27-57) - comprising a new scherzando idea (C) and the more lyrical D (bars 36-46). C returns at bar 47, followed by the opening sections in reverse order, so that the Sérénade begins and ends with Debussy’s material and is cast in arch form (ABCDCBA).

 Robert Orledge
Brighton, 19 June 2019



Robert Orledge was born in Bath in 1948 and educated at Clare College, Cambridge, where he gained his doctorate for his study of the composer Charles KÅ“chlin in 1973.   Between 1971 and 1991 He rose from Lecturer to Professor in the Music Department of the University of Liverpool, publishing books on Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Charles KÅ“chlin and Erik Satie, as well as numerous articles, editions and reviews.   As a historical musicologist, Professor Orledge specialized in the way composers composed, ,and since taking early retirement in 2004, he has concentrated on completing and orchestrating Debussy’s unfinished works, and especially his theatre projects. His completion of Debussy’s opera The Fall of the House of Usher (1908-17) was successfully premiered at the Bregenz Opera Festival in Austria in August 2006 and has since been performed in America, Portugal Germany and Holland, as well as being broadcast throughout Europe. A DVD of the Bregenz premier is available on Capriccio 93517, produced by Phylida Lloyd and conducted by Lawrence Foster. His completion of the Chinese ballet No-ja-li ou Le Palais du Silence (1914) was also premiered in 2006 in Los Angeles and other completions include La Saulaie and the Nocturne and Poème for violin and orchestra as well as Debussy’s other Poe opera Le Diable dans le Beffroi.




Préface en français :

Au debut des années 1890, Debussy a composé le debut d’une pièce lyrique en Mi majeur pour violon et piano, peut-être pour accompagner la Nocturne pour violon que Debussy a destinée pour le violoniste belge Eugène Ysaÿe. Après la morte de Debussy en 1918, sa deuxième femme Emma avait l’habitude d’offrir ses pages d’esquisses aux intérpètes et compositeurs en souvenir de son regreté mari. Cette page d’esquisse a été offerte aux compositeur et pianiste cubain Joaquin Nin (1879-1949). Cette page a été mise en vente dans la catalogue de l’antiquaire britannique Lisa Cox en 2010 et malgré que cette esquisse est peut-être le début d‘une mélodie pour contralto et piano, l‘idée dynamique dans la douzième mesure suggère la violon, surtout qu‘elle commence sur la.

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.532086

Composed by F. Sor (1778-1839). Arranged by Klas Krantz. Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period. 5 pages. Amadeus Music #2926577. Published by Amadeus Music (A0.532086).

Fernando Sor (1778–1839) was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer. While he is best known for his guitar compositions, he also composed music for a wide range of genres, including opera, orchestra, string quartet, piano, voice, and ballet. His ballet score Cendrillon (Cinderella) received over one hundred performances. Sor's contemporaries considered him to be the best guitarist in the world.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.532646

Composed by F. Sor. Arranged by Klas Krantz. Classical,Concert. 8 pages. Amadeus Music #6664253. Published by Amadeus Music (A0.532646).

Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839) was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer. While he is best known for his guitar compositions, he also composed music for a wide range of genres, including opera, orchestra, string quartet, piano, voice, and ballet. His ballet score Cendrillon (Cinderella) received over one hundred performances.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1485666

Composed by Leo Delibes. Arranged by Diego Marani. Classical,Film/TV,Instructional,Romantic Period,Wedding. 8 pages. Diego Marani #1062734. Published by Diego Marani (A0.1485666).

Coppélia is a comic ballet from 1870 originally choreographed by Arthur Saint-Léon to the music of Léo Delibes. The ballet's first flush of success was interrupted by the Franco-Prussian War and the siege of Paris, but eventually it became the most-performed ballet at the Opéra.

In this arrangement for violin with piano accompaniment we have the most famous waltz (valse) of the opera, a beautiful composition full of charm and lightness at the same time. It is suitable for any occasion: classroom, repertoire and recital.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1470424

By Eluvium. By Matthew Cooper. Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Contemporary,Pop,Wedding. 9 pages. K L Phillips #1048144. Published by K L Phillips (A0.1470424).

This beautiful piece would be a lovely addition to a wedding ceremony and would work well for processional, unity ceremony, pre-ceremony, cocktail hour or dinner music.

Performance time - 3:22.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.549611

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. 24 pages. Jmsgu3 #3514585. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549611).

Duration: ca. 3:20 Score: 13 pages, solo part: 3 pages, piano part: 7 pages, 182 measures in 2/4. Overture in Miniature to Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Program for a recital, church meditation, school plays, and Christmas presentations of all kinds.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact.

Education

First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five.

The Five

The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials.

Western Techniques

More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature.

Influences

Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique.

Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a

The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season. 

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.549765

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. 11 pages. Jmsgu3 #3534683. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549765).

Duration: ca 1:00 Score: 5 pages, Solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 3 pages. Short but fascinating Chinese Dance from the Nutcracker Suite. Program this for a recital encore or Christmas pageant.  

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact.

Education

First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five.

The Five

The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials.

Western Techniques

More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature.

Influences

Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique.

Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a

The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season.