Searle, Violin Styles - 20 Duets For Violin Incl. CD (Schott)

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.

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

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

"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

Delight in Vivaldi’s Concerto in F major for Three Violins (RV 551), available in the EMB edition with piano reduction. Edited by Pál Károlyi, this score features dynamic parts for three solo violins plus strings and harpsichord, making it an engaging choice for Baroque ensembles and performers.

Key Features:

• EMB edition with piano reduction

• Edited by Pál Károlyi

• Three solo violin parts

• Suitable for ensemble or study