Sheila M. Nelson's Romantic Violinist is a superb collection of intermediate pieces.
An original collection of pieces for violin and keyboard. Intermediate standard. Specially chosen by distinguished string teacher Sheila Nelson. Each piece features a particular aspect of baroque technique and includes sound advice from 18th century writers making this a wonderful introduction to all aspects of baroque technique and style. Works by J. S. Bach Corelli Handel Purcell Telemann Vivaldi and many others. Unaccompanied pieces and duets also included. The book to stimulate a life-long interest in the wonderful diversity of baroque music.
Songlist:
- Air varie on a theme by Donizetti Op89/4 (Dancla)
- Allegretto (Grieg)
- Berceuse Op16 (Fauré)
- Brindisi (Alard)
- Cantabile (Paganini)
- Canzonetta Op6 (d'Ambrosio)
- Hope told a Flattering Tale (Farmer)
- Hungarian Dance 7 (Brahms)
- Hungarian Dance Op196/5
- Non giova il sospirar (Donizetti arr de Beriot)
- Phantasiestuck Op73 (Schumann)
- Playera (Sarasate)