24 Celtic Duets - Viola Grade 1/2

24 Celtic Duets - Viola Grade 1/2During the Middle Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire, various tribes known collectively as the Celts settled in what is today the British Isles and the region of Brittany in northern France. A great part of Celtic culture is the folk music developed by the various Celtic regions. 24 Celtic Duets is a collection of authentic folk tunes from Scotland and Ireland arranged for string duet using any combination of strings. Great care has been taken to

The musical journey this epic string works takes is a fascinating one as the various themes of the rondo alternate and mutate as the piece progresses

creating a gateway for young musicians to the wonderful world of Bologne’s music

which tells the story of various episodes in the life of a troubled artist who poisons himself with opium

"Autumn Vows" was written in the keys of G and C

At measure 53

The second time through the song is done in a unique pizzicato style that involves the entire ensemble

and show off musical skill and maturity

and therefore many distinct styles

A beautiful piece by Susan Day that will challenge students lyrical playing

Walter Cummings

Maria Anna (known as 'Nannerl')

and melodic possibilities of an angular