Transcriptions for Violin and Piano

8 Transcriptions from Dowland to Johann Strauss II

Violinist Simon Fischer, renowned throughout the world for his highly praised string methods, now presents brilliant and idiomatic transcriptions for violin and piano of famous works from the classical repertoire. Perfect as encores or as part of a mixed recital, these arrangements of pieces by Dowland, Purcell, Rossini, Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Chopin and Johann Strauss II will delight audiences and provide satisfying playing material for violinists.

• Eight highly effective violin transcriptions, repertoire fromJohn Dowland to Johann Strauss II
• Idiomatic violin parts demonstrating virtuoso potentialof instrument
• Ossia alternatives for technically challenging moments
• Video performances by Simon Fischer are available online

Additional Information

SKU#: 98-EP73225
ISBN-10: 0577015672
ISBN-13: 9790577015675
Series: Edition Peters
Format: Book
Page Count: 136
Contributors: Arranged by Simon Fischer
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