The levels of difficulty are from 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult). Each piece bears a number. A title bearing an asterisk indicates that a recording is available upon request.
*SERENADE is a piece for solo violin and piano. Although it sounds peaceful, easy and beautiful, the section in double-stops requires considerable performance technique. This work is a lovely solo in quintuple-simple meter that provides a good contrast to a recital program. "Serenade" is perfect for placement between two fast pieces. Great musical sensitivity with fine intonation is imperative for the utmost positive effect of this work. #4
A PENTAGRAM, DANCING (Violin and Piano) is an exciting concert or recital piece for advanced artists. It is of a contemporary nature, but full of interesting melodic lines to keep the mind of the listener from wandering. This piece is of five minutes and fifteen seconds duration and can be used in practically any program where contemporary music is welcome. This work would be a good choice for use in competitions where something of a contemporary nature is required. #4
LA RONDE DES LUTINS (The Round of the Goblins) Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897) is a piece for a virtuoso violinist that is arranged for three violinists. The solo violin is accompanied by two violins playing easy string parts at a fast pace. This 5.5 minute piece is an audience favorite. It is a perfect work for ending a concert. It is a "scherzo fantastique"! and absolutely fascinating to hear. (#5 for the solo); #2 for the accompanists.
ZIGEUNERWEISEN "Gypsy Aires" by Pablo de Sarasate, is arranged for four violins, one acting as a soloist. It is extremely entertaining as a concert piece. It is good for educational purposes too; a teacher playing with three of his students can do much with this piece to encourage his pupils. Their parts are #3