

Chamber Music for Violincellos Volume 1 (Editio Musica Budapest)
The first two volumes (Z. 14306 and Z. 14324) of the edition called Chamber Music for Violoncellos include four violoncello quartets each. The grade of difficulty of the pieces ranges from easy to medium. Their style covers the period from the Renaissance to late Romanticism. Among the works we find familiar pieces and new arrangements alike. In contrast to the majority of similar editions, the added score helps a good grasp of the quartets. The recommended fingering and bowing facilitate rendering the parts according to identical concept.
Contents
1. Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Hymn of the Cherubim
2. Gesualdo, Carlo: Gagliarda del Principe di Venosa
3. Kossovits József: Slow Hungarian Dance (1794)
4. De Swert, Jules: Elegy
Pleyel, six Little Duos Op 8 for 2 Violins (Henle)
The Wild West and contemporary US composers inspired this piece. It has an idiomatic cowboy feel, with lively lines and a pleasing middle section. The outer sections have a dynamic ensemble energy, and there are opportunities for bowing techniques and position work.
Keith Sharp earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984. He's been a string educator in Brisbane since then, creating award-winning programs and compositions. His works are popular in Australia and internationally. Keith is also a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.