Respighi arr. McCashin, Passo Mezzo for String Orchestra Grade 3.5 (FJH)

Mozart composed over 30 violin sonatas during his lifetime. Among these works, only one sonata stands out for being entirely in a minor key. This particular sonata is known for its dark, brooding and energetic nature. It also features spiccato and martele articulations, which were crucial to the Classical style of music. This piece is appropriate for Grade 4 string orchestras.

Pleyel, six Little Duos Op 8 for 2 Violins (Henle)

The Kummer Six Duos for Cello, Op. 156, Volume I (Nos. 1–3) – IMC contains the first three duets from Kummer’s set of six works for two cellos. These Romantic duets give both players active parts while developing intonation, phrasing, bowing, rhythmic accuracy, and ensemble skills.

Key Features:

• Composer: F. A. Kummer

• Opus: Op. 156

• Volume: I

• Contents: Nos. 1–3

• For: Two Cellos

• Publisher: IMC

• Period: Romantic

Beethoven’s Three Duets, WoO 27 presents three engaging works in C major, F major, and B-flat major for violin and cello. Published in the Kalmus Edition, this 32-page collection includes separate parts for both instruments and offers excellent Classical repertoire for developing ensemble skills, phrasing, and musical communication.

Key Features:

• Three duets for violin and cello

• WoO 27 Nos. 1–3

• Keys of C, F and B-flat major

• Separate violin and cello parts

• Kalmus Edition

• 32 pages

• Catalogue No. K04694