This edition of the Brandenburg Concerto provides a modern performance material for Baroque music that fulfils the requirements of performers.
This edition of the Brandenburg Concerto provides a modern performance material for Baroque music that fulfils the requirements of performers.
The Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 has only two chords instead of a "slow movement". Bach probably intended the solo instruments to perform an improvisation here, as Handel did in his organ concertos. However, while it may be easy for a proficient organ soloist to improvise in Handel's music, it is impossible for the nine solo parts in Bach's piece.
Emil Platen's solution provides an unstructured expansion preceding the two chords written by Bach. It employs all the string instruments and incorporates stylistic elements of the concerto while avoiding the impression of being an independent movement.
Beethoven Easy Dances for String Orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Editio Musica Budapest, is a lively and engaging collection that introduces Beethoven’s music through rhythm, movement, and ensemble play.
Key features
• Cheerful, dance-inspired Beethoven repertoire
• Builds ensemble cohesion and rhythmic confidence
• Accessible yet musically authentic
• Ideal for developing string orchestras
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 – Viola III Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, is a modern scholarly edition designed to meet the needs of today's performers. Featuring the Viola III orchestral part and editor Emil Platen's practical solution for the concerto's famous two-chord middle section, this edition is ideal for educational and professional performance.
Key Features:
• Published by Breitkopf & Härtel
• Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
• Viola III part for Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048
• Modern scholarly performance edition
• Includes Emil Platen's stylistic expansion of the middle section
• Develops ensemble playing, rhythm, articulation, and intonation
• Suitable for advanced students and orchestral musicians
World on a String for String Orchestra is an engaging collection published by Alfred Music that introduces violinists to a variety of musical traditions from around the world. The carefully arranged violin parts help develop essential ensemble skills while broadening students' musical and cultural understanding.
Key Features:
• Published by Alfred Music
• Violin parts for string orchestra
• Inspired by world musical traditions
• Develops ensemble performance skills
• Strengthens rhythm, intonation, and bow control
• Encourages stylistic versatility
• Suitable for developing orchestra students
• Ideal for concerts, rehearsals, and classroom teaching
• Excellent multicultural repertoire
• Valuable educational resource for string orchestras
