

Johann Strauß (Sohn) (1825 – 1899) An der schönen blauen Donau Beautiful blue Danube for String Quartet arranged for string quartet by Ernst-Thilo Kalke Johann Strauss' enormously popular Blue Danube Waltz. Johann Strauss followed a music career against his father's wished. In 1844, he founded an orchestra that had immediate success and came to rival his father's orchestra. After Johann senior died, his son combined the two orchestras. He composed more than 400 waltzes and this is arguably the most famous of these.
Pleyel, six Little Duos Op 8 for 2 Violins (Henle)
This work by Hanno Haag features complex and simple harmonies between the Violin and Viola parts.