Duos For Two Violins (EMB)

Telemann’s "6 Canonic Sonatas for 2 Violins" (Peters) offers inventive Baroque duets—perfect for violinists seeking expressive ensemble playing and contrapuntal mastery.

Key Features:

• Six canonic duets for two violins

• Engaging Baroque style

• Peters edition with clear notation

• Intermediate to advanced level

Experience the essence of Baroque style with Vivaldi's Concerto Op. 3 No. 8 for 2 Violins (Kunzelmann). Taken from the renowned L'estro Armonico op. 3. Collection: this 1711 masterpiece spotlights two solo violins and a string orchestra and played a key role in establishing Vivaldi's legacy as Il Prete Rosso (The Red Priest).

Key Features:

• Concise Kunzelmann edition of Op. 3 No. 8

• Part of the L'estro Armonico collection (1711)

• Arranged for two solo violins and strings

• Showcases Vivaldi’s signature interplay and energy

Bach: Erbarme dich for Violin & Viola or Two Violins and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Editio Musica Budapest, is a deeply moving sacred transcription that highlights lyrical expression, ensemble unity, and emotional honesty.

Key features

• Profoundly expressive and prayer-like

• Focuses on tone, phrasing, and shared musical breathing

• Ideal for reflective and sacred performances

• A timeless Bach masterpiece of compassion and humility

Shostakovich’s “Pieces for 1 Violin or 2 Violins and Piano” (LudwigMusic/Masters Music), arranged by K. Fortunatov, features nine solos and three duets for medium to advanced players. This flexible collection is ideal for recitals and chamber music study, with editorial guidance included.

Key Features:

• 9 solos, 3 duets

• Arranged by K. Fortunatov

• 1 or 2 violins and piano

• Medium/advanced level

• Editorial notes included

• LudwigMusic/Masters Music edition

Contents:

• Solos: Little March, Street Organ, Mechanical Doll, Dance, Elegy, Autumnal Valse, Romance in D, Romance in C, Prelude Op. 34/24

• Duets: Prelude, Gavotte, Valse