Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730763 By Brooks Holmes. By Claude Rouget de Lisle. Arranged by Brooks Holmes. Folk,Instructional,Multicultural,Patriotic,World. 4 pages. Brooks Holmes #339019. Published by Brooks Holmes (A0.730763). This arrangement is in the comfortable key of G. The piano part supports the melody but rarely doubles it. The solo part is easy to read yet still sounds totally professional and reflects a traditional vocal performance that’s perfect for any occasion. Check out Mr. Holmes’ YouTube performance for more details & information about his curriculum unit on national anthems.

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1036875 Composed by Hortense Beauharnais (1783 - 1837). Arranged by Pat Spence. Instructional,Patriotic,Romantic Period. 8 pages. Piper Publications #641904. Published by Piper Publications (A0.1036875). The two pieces, Partante pour La Syrie and Hirondelle are arrangements for violin and piano composed by Hortense de Beauharnais who was Emperor Napoléon's step daughter.She married the Emperor's brother, Louis Napoléon. Their son was Napoléon III who, when he was made emperor made Partante pour La Syrie, France's national hymn before it was later replaced by the Marseillaise. The Partante pour La Syrie, Hortense's most popular work, was quoted by Camille Saint-Saens in 'Fossils' in his Carnival of the Animals. Hirondelle (Romance) is a beautiful slow sustained piece. Both pieces are suitable for players of early intermediate standard.