

Composer and violinist János Lavotta (1764-1820), as a member - together with János Bihari and Antal Csermák - of the ''virtuoso trio'' who played a great role in the history of Hungarian music, was one of the pioneers of verbunkos music. Although his violin duos op. 49 must have also been used for playing music at home, they show the composer's clear educational intent, since the fourteen consecutive pieces represent a gradually increasing difficulty in both technical and musical respects.The relatively short and undemanding melodies, which can be grasped by beginners, the sequence-like structure that makes practising individual technical elements possible, the rhythmical-harmonic accompanying forms, as well as the temperately applied modulations are definitely suitable for beginner violinists to achieve significant progress in playing. According to music historian Mária Domokos, Lavotta's duos could have been included in the syllabus of any contemporary music school at the time.The first publication of Easy Duos - which came out on the 250th anniversary of the Lavotta's birth - was edited by János Dombóvári who provided the fingering and the necessary instructions for performance. Contents 1. Andantino 2. Andante 3. Andantino 4. Allegretto 5. Andante 6. Allegretto 7. Cantabile 8. Andante 9. Andante - Allegro 10. Adagio 11. Adagio - Allegro - Recitativo 12. Cantabile 13. Allegro spiritioso 14. Allegro
Mazas’ Duos Abécédaires Op. 85 Volume 2 (Peters) offers twenty engaging duets for two violins—perfect for building ensemble skills and musicality in students.
Key Features:
• Twenty progressive violin duets
• Focus on technique and ensemble.
• Excellent for teaching and studying
• Peters edition
Eugène Ysaÿe's 6 Sonatas, Op. 27 for Solo Violin is one of the most important collections in the solo violin repertoire. Published by G. Schirmer, these masterworks combine extraordinary technical challenges with profound musical expression, making them essential repertoire for serious violinists.
Key Features:
• Composed by Eugène Ysaÿe
• Complete 6 Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27
• Published by G. Schirmer
• Written for unaccompanied violin
• Dedicated to famous violin virtuosos
• Features advanced technical and musical challenges.
• Develops artistry and interpretive skills
• Essential solo violin repertoire
• Suitable for advanced and professional violinists
• A landmark work alongside Bach's solo sonatas and Paganini's caprices
The collection has been thoughtfully designed to enable instrumental beginners with as little as two or three years of study to play together harmoniously.
"Pop Duets for All" is a versatile series designed to provide musicians with an enjoyable and educational experience. It allows groups of any size or combination to perform together, with each book increasing in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4. The series is perfect for performances at concerts, recitals, auditions, and festivals, catering to a wide range of instrumental capabilities.
Playable on Any Two Instruments or Any Number of Instruments in Ensemble
Arr. Michael Story
Series: Instrumental Ensembles for All
Category: Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Trombone, Baritone B.C., Bassoon, Tuba