This is a brilliant piece for developing a really strong sound, both in forte and piano. Also for always using long bows. The tonality takes a while to get used to, but this movement is really good for cementing good shitfting technique and listening skills. The piano reduction is by Hans Heinz Schneeberger
These dances contain various tempo changes and some unusual harmonies. The tunes appears in all the parts. The dances require some good smooth string crossing. The first part has parts in 4th to 7th position. The other parts are easier. Works well as a quartet and also with a viola orchestra.
An attractive 19th Century Russian piece with a hint of the exotic. Requires swift changes between arco and pizzicato, familiarity with all positions up to 6th, and careful tuning of augmented seconds.
This is No.9 from 24 pieces for violin Op.50 by César Cui.
A piece with idiomatic folk elements based on an epic poem by Vasily Zhukovsky. It has a challenging key signature (6 flats) and the ensemble with piano is also challenging. Very appealing.
The movements are: Con moto; Con moto; Allegro.
Piano part requires an experienced pianist.
Lovely modal/minor legato piece (ABA), making good use of every string. If you are looking for a relatively unknown Grade 2/3 concert piece written by someone who understands teaching, this is a great concert piece.
Good for a student who needs to develop a sense of phrase it lies all in first position with some limited use of forward and backward extensions.
Piano part about Grade 5
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