Favourite Folk Tunes For Two Violins, Arranged By Michael Rennie. Pan Educational Music.

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

Mazas’ 12 Little Duos for 2 Violins, Book 1 (Schott), is a progressive set of duets perfect for developing ensemble skills and musicality in students.

Key Features:

• Twelve progressive violin duets

• Focus on technique and ensemble

• Ideal for teaching and study

• Schott edition

Bach: Three Sonatas in D minor after BWV 1043 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Dohr Verlag, transforms Bach’s famous Double Violin Concerto into intimate chamber sonatas rich in dialogue and contrapuntal clarity.

Key features

• A chamber reinterpretation of the Double Violin Concerto

• Emphasizes dialogue, balance, and ensemble unity

• Reveals Bach’s contrapuntal mastery in a new light

• Ideal for advanced violin duos and continuo players

Mazas’ 12 Little Duos for 2 Violins, Book 2 (Schott), is a charming set of progressive duets—perfect for developing ensemble skills and musicality in students.

Key Features:

• Twelve progressive violin duets

• Emphasis on ensemble and technique

• Ideal for teaching and study

• Schott edition

Pleyel, six Little Duos Op 8 for 2 Violins (Henle)