Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.587560

Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by David McKeown. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 3 pages. David McKeown #4359351. Published by David McKeown (A0.587560).

The Bridal March was written by Richard Wagner in 1850, scored for orchestra and chorus, and opening the third act of his opera, Lohingren. It is best known in the English-speaking world as Here Comes the Bride. Queen Victoria’s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, and its popularity has endured ever since. This version is arranged as a duet for Violin and Viola.

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, especially at weddings. The melody is mainly in the first part. The performance time is a little more than one minute. Follow the links above to hear a short audio sample or a complete performance on youtube. The samples come from the Clarinet Duet version of this arrangement.

Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with phrasing and expressive playing. The rhythms are straightforward though there are unexpected accidentals in the middle section which might pose a challenge for finger coordination and reading.

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

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.587520

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by David McKeown. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 7 pages. David McKeown #4354167. Published by David McKeown (A0.587520).

Felix Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was originally written in 1842 as incidental music to Shakespeare’s famousplay, Midsummer Night’s Dream. When Queen Victoria’s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, it became instantly popular and has remained a wedding favourite ever since.

This full version is arranged as a duet for Violin and Viola and the performance time is around 6 minutes. Of course, performers, especially at weddings, may wish to abridge and shorten the arrangement. This is easily done as the different sections are self-contained and interchangeable. Repeats may also be ignored. Follow the links above to hear a short sample or watch a complete performance on youtube. The samples are from the clarinet version of this arrangement.

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, with both parts enjoying melodic interest.

Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with detailed articulation and dynamics.

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

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.816383

Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Arranged by Julia Samarska. Concert,Standards,World. Score and parts. 14 pages. Julia Samarska #5735591. Published by Julia Samarska (A0.816383).

Johann Strauss II - The Blue Danube Waltz arranged for string duo - violin and viola, score and parts.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.816342

Composed by Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni. Arranged by Julia Samarska. Baroque. Score and parts. 2 pages. Julia Samarska #5317313. Published by Julia Samarska (A0.816342).

Tomaso Albinoni - Adagio for violin and viola duo (set of parts).

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.816341

Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by Julia Samarska. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 2 pages. Julia Samarska #5317307. Published by Julia Samarska (A0.816341).

Georges Bizet - Habanera from Carmen for violin and viola duo (set of parts).

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.816388

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Julia Samarska. Concert,Opera,Standards,World. Score and parts. 4 pages. Julia Samarska #5735605. Published by Julia Samarska (A0.816388).

Giuseppe Verdi - La donna e mobile from Rigoletto arr. for string duo - violin and viola, score and parts.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.816380

Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Arranged by Julia Samarska. Concert,Standards,World. Score and parts. 5 pages. Julia Samarska #5735579. Published by Julia Samarska (A0.816380).

Johann Strauss Jr. - Annen-Polka Op.117, arranged for string duo - violin and viola, score and parts.