Tunes For Two - Violin

"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

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

Movie Duets for All is a flexible ensemble collection arranged by Michael Story that allows musicians of different instruments and ability levels to perform together. Featuring famous movie themes and popular favourites, it is ideal for concerts, recitals, auditions, and ensemble teaching.

Key Features:

• Arranged by Michael Story

• Part of the Instrumental Ensembles for All series

• Flexible instrumentation for mixed ensembles

• Suitable for Grades 1–4

• Playable as duets, trios, quartets, or larger groups

• Encourages ensemble skills and musicianship

• Ideal for concerts and festivals

• Features popular film and musical favourites

• Suitable for strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion

• Fun and accessible repertoire for all ages

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