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Henri Wieniawski composed two Polonaises The Polonaise No. 1, Op.4 in D-major, emerges as a youthful endeavor, while the Op.21 in A-major stands as one of his final compositions.

Completed in 1870, the Polonaise in A-major debuted with orchestral accompaniment in St. Petersburg, followed by a piano-accompanied performance in Warsaw, showcasing Wieniawski's adaptability. The piece received critical acclaim from its inception, lauded as a magnificent piece, a sentiment echoed in subsequent reviews across Russian and Western European publications.

Published by Schott Publishers in Mainz around 1875, the Polonaise in A-major reveals a well-developed concert piece. The solo violin assumes a dominant role, with the orchestra primarily providing harmonic support. The middle fragment introduces contrast through a change in key and tempo, featuring a balanced dialogue between the instruments.

The PDF document includes both the score and individual instrument parts.

SKU: A0.806761

ARCO POLO is a fun, original composition for Elementary String Orchestra with optional Piano Accompaniment. The various instruments are playing a game like Marco - Polo that I played as a child.  Sometimes the sections play nice and sometimes they don't! The Violas often are called on to act as the peace keepers. Additional Symphonic parts are included for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, and Triangle/Tambourine.
51 measures.  Performance Time approx. 2:05.  Meter: 4/4.  Key: 2 sharps (E Dorian). Medium Easy - Grade 2.

SKU: A0.716094

The introduction and Gliding Theme from the Polovtsian Dances, from the opera Prince Igor. Arranged for string orchestra. The same melody is used for the song Stranger in Paradise. Four copies of each part.

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Chopin's most instantly recognisable Polonaise, the Military Polonaise is lively and full of energy, and works very well as a piece for string ensemble. This arrangement can be performed with or without the double bass, and can also be performed as a string quartet (in this instance, the lower octave of the 1st violin double-stopping can be omitted). The change from A major to G major utilises the natural resonance of the string ensemble and avoids double-sharps.

This arrangement was first performed by the String Orchestra of the Lancaster Community Music Centre, Lancashire, UK.

SKU: A0.1152573

It's not often one can find a universally revered staple of the masters scripted beautifully for a young string orchestra, but that's what we have here. Although originally written in Ab major, this piece has been arranged in the key of C to make the performance a little less daunting for young musicians still learning their scales. Recorded and performed countless times by orchestras, instrumentalists, and vocalists around the world, Chopin's Polonaise is sure to make parents and friends nod with appreciation at the progress their young musicians are making. Let this piece be the first step into the classical repertoire for your budding artists! This is written for the level of Middle School String Orchestra and can be performed by levels even more advanced. Written for 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass. Four part harmony and at times five part.

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H.Wieniawski's Polonaise Brillante No.2, Op.21 arranged for Solo Violin and String Orchestra. 

The PDF file contains  Full score and  set of parts (Solo Violin, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass).

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Enchanting is a short (1:43) intermediate piece written for string orchestra. It has been described as dark sounding but melodic and using the lower register to great effect. It is built on the melodic motif in the first bar. .

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Autumn Sketches for String Quintet or String Orchestra is a 5 movement piece (Thanksgiving, Memories (Remembering), Serenade, Chorale (Christmas), and Chaconne (New Year)) at a easy to middle difficulty (ME) for competent students or amateur string ensembles. It is about 7.5 minutes longs in total.

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Chesed is a short (1:12) early intermediate piece written for string orchestra.

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Sonata No. 6, “Durnitz� for String Orchestra

Score and performance parts:  Score: 66 pages. Duration: ca. 29:28

 
Mozart's Sonata in D major, K. 284, also known as the Durnitz Sonata, is a solo piano piece composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1775. It is one of Mozart's more complex and ambitious sonatas and is generally regarded as one of his greatest works for the instrument.

The sonata is divided into three movements:
1.    Allegro - The first movement is a fast-paced and energetic sonata-allegro form, characterized by its lively theme and virtuosic passages. The movement begins with a bold and dramatic opening statement, followed by a series of contrasting themes and variations. The development section explores new harmonic and rhythmic territory, while the recapitulation brings the movement full circle with a restatement of the main themes.

2.    Rondeau en Polonaise - The second movement is a graceful and elegant rondo in the style of a polonaise, a popular dance of the time. The main theme is a lilting melody that is first presented by the right hand and then repeated with variations throughout the movement. The middle section features a contrasting theme in a minor key, which is then developed and expanded upon in the latter half of the movement.

3.    Theme and Variations - The final movement is a set of six variations on a theme, which is introduced at the beginning of the movement. Each variation explores a different aspect of the theme, from playful embellishments to dramatic flourishes. The final variation brings the piece to a rousing and triumphant close.
Overall, Mozart's Sonata in D major, K. 284, is a masterful example of the composer's virtuosity and innovation and remains a beloved and influential work in the piano repertoire.
 

Mozart's Sonata in D major, K. 284 is also known as the Dürnitz Sonata because it is believed to have been composed for Count Johann Joseph Anton von Dürnitz, an accomplished amateur flautist who was a patron of Mozart.

Mozart was in Munich in 1775, and he met Dürnitz there. According to Mozart's letters to his father, Dürnitz played the flute very well, and Mozart was impressed by his abilities. It is believed that Mozart composed this sonata specifically for Dürnitz, who may have performed it with Mozart accompanying him on the piano.

No concrete evidence supports the theory that the sonata was named after Dürnitz, but it is widely accepted as the most likely explanation for the nickname. In any case, the sonata remains one of Mozart's most popular and beloved works for solo piano.

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String orchestra arrangement (vl1, vl2, vla, cello, dbass). Parts and score included. Violin solo part NOT INCLUDED: you can use the original solo part and play it with this arrangement.