The Lark Ascending Vaughan Williams (Oxford)
Vaughan Williams memorable Romance for Violin & Orchestra
with reduction for violin and piano
Nigun (Improvisation) from Baal Shem for Violin by Ernest Bloch, published by Carl Fischer, is a profoundly expressive solo that transforms the violin into a voice of prayer and longing.
Key features
• Deeply emotional and spiritual
• Vocal, improvisatory violin writing
• Demands expressive intensity and sincerity
• A landmark work of 20th-century violin repertoire
Scherzo - Tarentelle Op 16 Violin/Piano by Henri Wieniawski (Fisher)
Albéniz Tango for Violin or Viola and Piano by Isaac Albéniz, arranged by Watson Forbes, is a richly expressive Spanish character piece that rewards lyrical playing and rhythmic freedom.
Key features
• Warm, sensuous Spanish character
• Ideal for expressive tone and phrasing
• Works beautifully for violin or viola
• A charming and atmospheric recital miniature
