Instrumental Solo,Piano,Violin - Digital Download

SKU: A0.938734

Composed by Dana Richardson. Contemporary. Score and individual part. 37 pages. Dana Richardson #36337. Published by Dana Richardson (A0.938734).

Very passionate piece for violin and piano.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.857514

Composed by Anthony Giamanco. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,New Age,Wedding. 11 pages. Whole Tone Press #464004. Published by Whole Tone Press (A0.857514).

A wistful 'serenade' for violin and piano. The gentle melody that weaves its way through the 'A' section becomes suddenly more restless during the 'B' section before returning to 'A' in a new key (Tempo Primo, ma appassionato). Just as the passion subsides a bit, 'B' returns with the same urgency as before, growing more intense as the final iteration of the 'A' section, in a new key, asserts itself (fortissimo), gradually subsiding to pianissimo as the piece comes to a tranquil close. Anthony Giamanco is a member of ASCAP. His many piano, organ, choir, and chamber works are in the catalogs of numerous publishers including GIA, Shawnee Press, Alfred, Augsburg Fortress, Lorenz, and others. His pieces can also be purchased through ArrangeMe.com, Sheet Music Direct, Sheet Music Marketplace, and JW Pepper. Anthony's music can be heard on his website, anthonygiamanco.com, on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/tony-giamanco), and on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09EezLz7GUoMhNrc5Y8jBg) Contact info:tony@shalomlife.org. YouTube Link https://youtu.be/f3wTua50gV0.

Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.844472

Composed by Cecile Chaminade. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Romantic Period,Standards. 9 pages. Phil Beaman #3408933. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.844472).

Cecile Louise Chaminade (1857-1944) was a French Romantic composer and pianist. She is often overlooked as a musician yet she was the first female composer to win the Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur, France's highest award.  
In 1890 she wrote a piano piece whimsically titled La Lisonjera (The Flatterer). It is a great example of late Romantic writing for the masses with an eye to publishing.   She is lyrical, expressive, and emotional; using dynamics, wider note ranges, and chromaticism. It exhibits her trademark of being 'passionate yet virtuosic'.  
I have arranged La Lisonjera for Violin and Piano, keeping all of the traditional Romantic characteristics intact. I have added greater contrast between the themes, making the A theme appassionata, and reserving her molto capriccioso for the B theme which I also slow down a bit to allow for more playfulness. It is my own interpretation of articulation and simplified virtuosic passages. The accompaniment is my own reduction to allow the solo to shine freely.
The arrangement is still marked as Advanced Intermediate because I have kept it in the original Key of Gb (6 flats) which I believe adds to the character of the piece. Also because in the capriccioso section I have constant, and rapid, alternation between pizzicato and arco. (MIDI recording does note reproduce pizzicato.)
This arrangement is perfect for Recital and Repertoire as a performance of the 'overheated emotions' of the late Romantic era. Enough virtuosity to show the violinist's technique. Accessible and enjoyable for all audiences.
(3:30 minutes; 2 without repeat)
6 page score, 3 page part

Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.948808

Composed by Serghei Rachmaninov. Arranged by Adrian F. Pipas. 20th Century. 7 pages. Adrian F. Pipas #6642575. Published by Adrian F. Pipas (A0.948808).

ЗдеÑ�ÑŒ хорошо (Zdes' khorosho, How nice is here) was written in April 1902, in a sweet moment in the composer's life: he had overcome a creative block and had just married his cousin Natalia Sarina. Zdes' khorosho is n. 7 from Twelve Romances, op. 21, a beautiful song that talks about the bond between man, nature and God. It’s also a love song; One of the things I like the most is the balance between contemplation and passion that Rachmaninov accomplishes. The poem, by the Countess Glafira Adolfovna Einerling, a contemporary writer of the composer who wrote under the pseudonym of Galina, simply describes a sunset. I don't know if the landscape portrayed is similar to what Rachmaninov could see from his home but no doubt he felt it part of his own; he even changed the beginning of the poem so he said that the nice place was here. Zdes' khorosho is a song full of lyricism, seemingly simple but demanding for the singer (please pay attention to the pianissimo at the last verse, which seems to arise from nowhere), with an exquisite accompaniment. Some scholars think that the true essence of Rachmaninov is found in songs like that, rather than in his athletic piano concerts.

In 1963, the Russian composer Vladimir Michailovich Jurowski (father and grandfather of conductors) orchestrated ten songs by Rachmaninov, including Zdes' khorosho, and there is a later orchestration of this song by Michael Rot. You know that I usually find it difficult to renounce the original piano versions, especially when the composer didn't orchestrated them, but I recommend you to listen to Anna Netrebko singing this song with the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev.

You might wonder why I don't share this version here, there are two reasons: first, I can’t do without that beautiful piano; two, I chose my version months ago (something that lately happens quite often). I said before that Zdes' khorosho is between contemplation and passion; Most of singers enhance the most contemplative perspective, that's the case of the lovely performance by Anna Netrebko. Others sing the most passionate version, like the one we’re listening today. Its tempo is faster than usual, it lasts about a minute and a half; maybe it would surprise you if you're used to slower versions. I hope you enjoy this song as much as me; I think this performance by Nicolai Gedda and Gerald Moore, recorded live in 1966, is wonderful.

Source: Liederabend.cat
https://www.liederabend.cat/en/bloc/entrades/400-how-nice-it-is-here

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.844543

Composed by Robert Franz. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. 6 pages. Phil Beaman #3516899. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.844543).

Robert Franz was a Romantic Era composer of lieder (German Art Song) whose pieces were highly praised by Schumann. When I removed the important lyrics from Feast of Love in order to make an accompanied instrumental solo I needed to convey the passionate drama just in the music. I changed a simple strophic form into an ABA Coda with every verse getting a different treatment. My harmony is much richer and more varied than the original. I added new articulations, dynamics, and other markings as well as a cadenza for one of the bridges.  
Excellent piece for a student to learn Romantic characteristics of expression, phrase shaping, and sempre rubato.  
This song is also excellent for Weddings. Alternative translations of the title are Celebration of Love and Love's Fire. You can definitely feel the fire and passion in this beautiful piece!
This arrangement is not difficult to play, but is marked Early Intermediate because it requires musicianship to play well.
3 minutes
4 pages score, 2 page solo part
Temporary recording of piano reduction of full score.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1279589

By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Milanov. Folk,Pop,Rock. 3 pages. Milanov #871056. Published by Milanov (A0.1279589).

Hey Jude by The Beatles for violin and piano accompaniment. Intermediate. Chords.
Hey Jude by The Beatles is a timeless ballad characterized by its heartfelt lyrics and soothing melody. The song begins softly and builds in emotional intensity, offering words of comfort and encouragement to a friend named Jude who is going through a difficult time. Paul McCartney's soulful vocals and the gradual incorporation of harmonies and instrumentation create a sense of unity and shared support, culminating in a powerful and uplifting refrain that captures the essence of empathy and compassion. The song's universal message of solace and hope, coupled with its memorable sing-along quality, has made it a beloved classic in the realm of popular music.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1277566

By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Milanov. Folk,Pop,Rock. 3 pages. Milanov #869244. Published by Milanov (A0.1277566).

Hey Jude by The Beatles for violin and piano accompaniment. Intermediate. 
Hey Jude by The Beatles is a timeless ballad characterized by its heartfelt lyrics and soothing melody. The song begins softly and builds in emotional intensity, offering words of comfort and encouragement to a friend named Jude who is going through a difficult time. Paul McCartney's soulful vocals and the gradual incorporation of harmonies and instrumentation create a sense of unity and shared support, culminating in a powerful and uplifting refrain that captures the essence of empathy and compassion. The song's universal message of solace and hope, coupled with its memorable sing-along quality, has made it a beloved classic in the realm of popular music.

Composed by Olov Ferm. Contemporary, Sacred, Spiritual. 3 pages. COB Music #3365161. Published by COB Music

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1279591

By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Milanov. Folk,Pop,Rock. 3 pages. Milanov #871058. Published by Milanov (A0.1279591).

Hey Jude by The Beatles for violin and piano accompaniment. Intermediate. 
Hey Jude by The Beatles is a timeless ballad characterized by its heartfelt lyrics and soothing melody. The song begins softly and builds in emotional intensity, offering words of comfort and encouragement to a friend named Jude who is going through a difficult time. Paul McCartney's soulful vocals and the gradual incorporation of harmonies and instrumentation create a sense of unity and shared support, culminating in a powerful and uplifting refrain that captures the essence of empathy and compassion. The song's universal message of solace and hope, coupled with its memorable sing-along quality, has made it a beloved classic in the realm of popular music.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1277565

By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Milanov. Folk,Pop,Rock. 3 pages. Milanov #869243. Published by Milanov (A0.1277565).

Hey Jude by The Beatles for violin and piano accompaniment. Intermediate. Chords.
Hey Jude by The Beatles is a timeless ballad characterized by its heartfelt lyrics and soothing melody. The song begins softly and builds in emotional intensity, offering words of comfort and encouragement to a friend named Jude who is going through a difficult time. Paul McCartney's soulful vocals and the gradual incorporation of harmonies and instrumentation create a sense of unity and shared support, culminating in a powerful and uplifting refrain that captures the essence of empathy and compassion. The song's universal message of solace and hope, coupled with its memorable sing-along quality, has made it a beloved classic in the realm of popular music.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1127398

Composed by ROBERT VAN HORNE. Classical,Contemporary,Film/TV,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 26 pages. White Piano International Publishing #728022. Published by White Piano International Publishing (A0.1127398).

THE FINAL WAVE for Violin & Piano

Piano 22 pages / Violin 4 pages

Approx. Time: 6:15

On Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2011, I was invited to a special meeting of Bay Area business people. Their purpose was wanting to help the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of Japan on March 11th.

The meeting was organized by Mr. Alex Kurosawa, president of KPMF and held in San Jose, CA.

At the end of the meeting and after much discussion about holding a series of concerts with all funds going to the disaster victims, it was suggested that I compose a new song for the project that would let those afflicted in Japan know they would not be forgotten.

I was so inspired by the dedication and volunteerism of all the people at the meeting that I went home and composed a new piece of music entitled: THERE IS HOPE THROUGH MUSIC.

After a favorable response from the group, I began composing another piece for violin and piano entitled: THE FINAL WAVE. 

In this piece, I tried to paint the horror, destruction, uncertainty and sadness of the disaster while giving hope for a future for the people who witnessed this catastrophic event.

Unfortunately, THE FINAL WAVE was never completed as planned back in 2011. However, eleven years later, I completed this memorable piano and violin duet.

Even though it’s been many years since that terrible day of March 11, 2011, the music can still convey emotions of melancholy, discord, resilience and compassion for tragic and unforeseeable events of today.

This timeless work is dedicated to remember and give hope to all those affected by disasters and catastrophic tragedies.

This advanced level of music is clearly notated for piano and violin and can be an extraordinary supplemental selection for recitals and concerts.

This musical recording of THE FINAL WAVE is an electronic representation available in the notation program.

Robert Van Horne is a long standing member of ASCAP.

Official Website: www.robertvanhorne.com
Email: rvh@robertvanhorne.com.