Old French Duets Vol. 2 for Violin (Schott)

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

10 Duos Abécédaires, Op. 85 – Volume 1, published by Edition Peters, is a delightful collection of progressive duets for two violins. Designed to develop ensemble playing alongside technical skills, these melodious duets are ideal for young violinists learning to perform together.

Key Features:

• Music by Jacques Féréol Mazas for two violins

• Progressive duet collection that develops ensemble playing

• Suitable for elementary and intermediate violinists

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, examinations, and chamber music training

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

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