J.C. Bach Six Duets For Two Violins Vol. 1

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

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was a highly talented German composer and performer born in 1710. He composed Three Duets for Two Violas in Berlin around 1775, which inherited the contrapuntal style of his father and contributed significantly to Berlin's musical heritage. There is a cyclical connection among the duets, and Bach adapted the music to maintain harmonic and melodic balance between the two instruments.

Tchaikovsky’s "Nutcracker Suite for 2 Violins" (Universal) offers a festive selection of ballet favourites in a clear, playable duet arrangement.

Key Features:

• Beloved Nutcracker dances for two violins

• Universal Edition, clear notation

• Ideal for duet recitals and holidays

• Intermediate to advanced level

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