Advanced Level Duos (EMB)

Handel, Chaconne in G for Violin and Viola. Editio Musica Budapest.

4 Duets for Violin and Viola by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Universal Edition, presents four beautifully arranged Baroque duets based on Bach's keyboard works BWV 802–805. This collection offers violinists and violists an outstanding opportunity to develop ensemble skills while exploring Bach's timeless contrapuntal writing.

Key Features:

• Published by Universal Edition

• Music by Johann Sebastian Bach

• Four duets for violin and viola

• Based on BWV 802–805

• Classic Baroque chamber repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

• Develops ensemble playing, rhythm, articulation, and intonation

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

• Encourages authentic Baroque interpretation

• Essential addition to violin and viola libraries

15 Duets for Violin & Viola after the Two-Part Inventions by Johann Sebastian Bach presents Bach's famous keyboard inventions in beautifully arranged chamber duets for violin and viola. Published by International Music Company, this collection is an outstanding resource for developing ensemble skills, musical independence, and Baroque performance practice.

Key Features:

• Published by International Music Company

• Music by Johann Sebastian Bach

• Based on the Fifteen Two-Part Inventions (BWV 772–786)

• Arranged for violin and viola

• Classic Baroque chamber repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

• Develops ensemble playing, rhythm, articulation, and intonation

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

• Encourages authentic Baroque interpretation

Hoffmeister's "Duo in B-flat Major, Op. 13, No. 4" is a popular classical composition for violin and viola. The piece has three movements: Allegro Moderato, Adagio, and Rondo Allegretto. Hoffmeister was a German composer and music publisher known for his extensive work on the flute. He created over 25 concertos and chamber works for the flute, considering Vienna's growing number of amateur musicians. He also composed eight operas, over 50 symphonies, several concertos, a vast amount of string chamber music, piano music, and collections of songs.

Duo in G Major, Op. 13 No. 6 by Franz Anton Hoffmeister is a beautifully crafted work for violin and viola that highlights the elegance and balance of Classical chamber music.

Key Features:

• Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister

• For violin and viola

• Duo in G Major, Op. 13 No. 6

• Classical chamber music for two equal voices

• Bright, lyrical, and engaging musical writing

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

• Develops ensemble playing, articulation, phrasing, and musical communication

• Ideal for recitals, chamber music performances, examinations, and conservatory study

• Encourages stylistic understanding of the Classical era

• An excellent addition to the violin and viola chamber music repertoire

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

The collection has been thoughtfully designed to enable instrumental beginners with as little as two or three years of study to play together harmoniously.