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Six String Trios: Trio V in A Major: Conductor's Score

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Six String Trios: Trio V in A Major: Conductor's Score

Name: Six String Trios: Trio V in A Major: Conductor's Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-52702020
Price: 4.95 USD
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By Karl Ditters Von Dittersdorf / arr. Lynne Latham

Grade: 3½

Item: 36-52702020

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These trios cover a variety of friendly keys and now have full scores. Helpful, playable trio repertoire for concert or contest. Violin 1 gets most of the action, but other parts have moments to shine.

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Series: Latham Music - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-63-361872-2

ISBN13: 978-1-63-361872-5

UPC: 654690576255

SKU: 36-52702020

Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2 /Viola and Cello

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About the Composer: Karl Ditters Von Dittersdorf

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739, 1799) was an Austrian composer and violinist whose prolific output spanned symphonies, concertos, string quartets, and chamber works. He occupied important positions across the Holy Roman Empire and was celebrated as a contemporary of Haydn and Mozart, though his music fell from favor after his death.

Dittersdorf's string writing remains remarkably elegant and idiomatic. His trios showcase the Classical-era balance between structural clarity and melodic charm, making them valuable repertoire for developing musicians who need music that rewards both technical work and musical expression.

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Why we love this

Dittersdorf's Trio V offers genuine three-part writing that respects each voice without sacrificing coherence. The A Major key sits comfortably for young string players, and Lynne Latham's full conductor's score eliminates the common frustration of having to piece together parts while rehearsing.

What to expect

Graceful and spirited. The A Major tonality brings brightness and clarity to the score, while Dittersdorf's melodic style is immediately appealing without becoming saccharine. There's a natural elegance here that feels both accessible and refined.

Who it's for

String teachers and conductors seeking Grade 3½ repertoire that works for both concert and contest settings. This is ideal for upper-intermediate students ready to engage with genuine chamber writing without the complexity of Brahms or the density of contemporary pieces.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody with the viola and cello parts; these aren't just accompaniment. Even when Violin 1 carries the line, the lower voices often move in counterpoint rather than simple harmonic support.
Use the full conductor's score to hear the complete texture during sectionals. This prevents parts from becoming isolated and helps students understand their role in the larger framework.
Shape the phrasing in longer passages without over-emphasizing downbeats. Classical-era trios benefit from a sense of forward motion through the phrase rather than mechanical metric accents.

How to use it

Include this as part of a Classical-era chamber music showcase, or use it as a stepping stone between easier trios and the standard Classical quartet repertoire. The full score makes it practical for ensemble concerts where sightreading a conductor's part would otherwise be cumbersome.