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Six Violin Duets, v. 3, Nos. 5-6: Violin Duos, Conductor Score & Parts

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Six Violin Duets, v. 3, Nos. 5-6: Violin Duos, Conductor Score & Parts

Six Violin Duets, v. 3, Nos. 5-6: Violin Duos, Conductor Score & Parts

By Giovanni Battista Viotti, ed./arr. by Endre Granat

Grade: 4

Item: 36-50711007
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A student of Gaetano Pugnani, Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824) made his sensational debut in Paris in 1782. He performed his own works as it was common in the era . Both his violin playing and his compositions were equally praised by audiences and critics alike. Compositions for two violins are a very important part of Viotti's creations. Viotti included chamber music in his studio, with students performing alongside with the Master. These Six Duets, Op. 19 are published in three volumes. Not only are they pedagogically important, but also terrific concert repertory material. Meticulous care and attention to every detail has been taken in the notation, bowing and fingering of these works by editor and Jascha Heifetz protégé, Endre Granat.

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Series: LudwigMasters String Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-88-852801-6
ISBN13: 979-8-88-852801-3
UPC: 659359749278
SKU: 36-50711007
Instrumentation: Violin Duo

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About the Composer: Giovanni Battista Viotti

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824) stands as one of the most influential violinists and composers of the late 18th century. A student of Gaetano Pugnani, Viotti made his sensational Paris debut in 1782, where he performed his own compositions to immediate acclaim from both audiences and critics. His dual mastery of the instrument and the art of composition set him apart among his contemporaries.

Viotti's chamber works, particularly his violin duets, occupy a central place in his catalog and reflect his pedagogical philosophy. He regularly included chamber music study in his teaching studio, often performing alongside his students to model interpretation and musicianship. His Six Duets, Op. 19 represent the culmination of this pedagogical approach, offering young violinists access to sophisticated musical ideas within technically manageable frameworks.

Why we love this

These duets strike an elegant balance between musical substance and student accessibility. The meticulous editorial work by Endre Granat (a Heifetz protégé) ensures that bowings and fingerings serve both clarity and musicality, making the score reliable for teachers preparing students to perform. Viotti's duet writing offers genuine concert material that sounds mature and thoughtful without overwhelming advancing violinists.

What to expect

Viotti's writing sings with the grace and proportional phrasing of the Classical period, yet carries genuine emotional weight. These duets feel like intimate conversations between equals, where each violin maintains its own voice while contributing to a unified musical statement. The harmonic language is refined and purposeful, creating moments of both lyrical beauty and spirited dialogue.

Who it's for

Advanced Grade 4 students and early Grade 5 violinists ready for chamber repertoire that demands musical maturity alongside technical control. This collection works well for duet partnerships in private studios and school orchestras seeking concert-quality material that showcases student violinists as soloists.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the two voices carefully in passages where one violin carries the primary melodic line. Adjust dynamics and vibrato to ensure the accompanying part supports without overwhelming.
  • Pay attention to phrase structure across both parts. Even when the figures are distributed between violins, shape the musical line as if a single voice is singing through both instruments.
  • Use the conductor score to understand the full harmonic picture and the relationship between the two violin lines. This perspective helps both players commit to their individual roles within the larger musical context.
  • Practice rhythm and intonation in sections where the two violins move in parallel motion or counterpoint. Lock the rhythmic pulse first, then refine intervals and vibrato together.

How to use it

Program these duets on chamber music concerts or recitals as a sophisticated alternative to unaccompanied solos. They work particularly well in a mixed string ensemble concert, where they can spotlight advanced student partnerships. Consider pairing them with contemporary duet repertoire to highlight the timelessness of Viotti's compositional approach.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing in tune with a partner in both unison and contrary motion
  • Balancing two independent melodic lines and subordinating accompaniment figures
  • Shaping phrases across both instruments and maintaining musical continuity
  • Reading and executing edited bowings and fingerings for historically informed performance
  • Collaborating as an equal partner in chamber music rather than as an accompanied soloist

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