SKU: HL.49008118

ISBN 9790001126939. UPC: 073999221176. 9.0x12.0x0.153 inches.

F. X. Richter, one of the foremost exponents of the Mannheimer School, was a prodigious and versatile composer whose instrumental output comprises about 70 symphonies, 6 harpsichord concertos, flute concertos, several string quartets, as well as trios, duets and solo pieces. His vocal compositions (almost exclusively sacred works) are equally numerous: an oratorio, more than 30 masses, 2 passions, about 50 motets, several cantatas, lamentations, a Te Deum and other pieces are known. Richter was also the author of a comprehensive theoretical work, a collection of essays with the title Harmonische Belehrungen oder grundliche Anweisung zu der mus. Ton-Kunst oder regularen Composition [Harmonic lessons or thorough instruction on the art of music or regular composition]. For flute duet or violin duet.

SKU: M7.BP-2766

ISBN 9790015276606.

The three Duetti op. 20 reflect the highly developed taste of Viennese audiences around 1800. They are varied, exciting and colourful, technically balanced and of intermediate difficulty. This also makes them excellent study material for advanced pupils.

SKU: BT.EMBZ14663

English-German-Hungarian.

Nicola Mestrino (1748-1789) was employed for a time in the Esterházy court orchestra under the direction of Joseph Haydn. He later settled in Paris and became one of the most celebrated violin virtuosos of the period. He was also a composer, and one of his most successful works was this set of three violin duets which was published in no fewer than four contemporary editions in Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam and the German city of Offenbach. In these duets consisting of either three or two movements, the two violins have absolutely equal roles.

Nicola Mestrino (1748-1789) wirkte eine Zeit lang im Orchester am Hof Esterházy unter der Leitung von Joseph Haydn. Später zog er nach Paris und wurde einer der bekanntesten Geigenvirtuosen seiner Epoche. Daneben komponierte er auch, eines seiner erfolgreichsten Werke sind die drei Violinduette, die damals nicht weniger als vier Ausgaben in Paris, Wien, Amsterdam und Offenbach (D) erlebten. Diese vier Ausgaben bilden die Quellen der Edition im neuesten Band der URTEXT-Serie, die von István Kertész, dem ersten Geiger des weltbekannten Festetics-Streichquartetts, gefertigt wurde. In den zwei- und dreisätzigen Duette haben die beiden Violinen vollkommen gleichberechtigte Rolleninne.

SKU: HL.49044130

ISBN 9790001197601.

Playing in a duo is great fun for professional musicians and amateurs alike and can inspire creative music making. These pieces represent encounters between two people, with each of the nine compositions taking a specific moment or mood as its theme. Titles and indications of style and tempo will give performers ideas for interpretation, with markings relating to technique, articulation, bowing and fingerings offered for guidance. For players who would like to work out their own interpretation of these Dialogues, the second section of the book includes an unmarked score of the same pieces (with no indications of dynamics, fingerings, bowings, articulation or phrasing). This additional score is intended for use by instrumental teachers who wish to work with their pupils on marking up and arranging pieces of music for string instruments.These Dialogues are aimed at young people and adult musicians, too. They may be played as a cycle in the order given in this book, or else combined at will. Individual Dialogues may serve as useful teaching material, for student auditions or for inclusion in student concerts or chamber performances. Their musical content and brevity make these duets particularly suitable repertoire for youth music competitions. The overall duration of the set of Dialogues is about fifteen minutes.