This one of a kind duet collection, dedicated to the young musician, features an assortment of classics specifically chosen for their range & playability. Classical Duets for Violin published by Santorella Publications is derived from the original piano masterworks of many composers. These light classical pieces are magnificently transcribed examples of creative genius.

Classical Duets for Violin with CD is arranged by Jonathon Robbins and edited for violin by Denise Gendron for the advanced beginner and graded up to intermediate level. Every one of these original classics are perfect sight reading exercises and come highly recommended for daily practice sessions.

The accompanying CD is recorded in a “music minus one” fashion by studio musicians. The student can easily isolate one track and play a classical duet along with Jack Whitting, one of most successful violinists in the Los Angeles studio circuit today. This Classical Duet series from Santorella Publications is available for trumpet, clarinet, flute, alto sax or trombone.

Contents include; Haydn; Minuet in G • German Dance (No. 3 from, Twelve German Dances) • Minuet in Bb • Gretchaninov; Promenade • Schumann; A Little Piece • Jadassohn; Song Without Words • J.S. Bach; Minuet • Handel; Bouree (From, Water Music) • Nevin; Berceuse (Op. 2, No. 5) • Andre • Sonatina • Couperin; Le Petit Rien • Schumann; Poor Orphan (Armes Waisenkind) • Volkmann; Enchanted Garden • Kullak; The Clock (Op. 62, No.2) • Turk; Carefree • Mozart; Symphony No. 40 (Theme from the 1^st Movement) • C.P.E. Bach; Allegretto • Burgmuller; Pastorale • Couperin; Carnival • Schmitt; Sonatina • Elmenreich; Spinning Song • Kullak; Cradle Song (Op. 62, No. 5)

About Jack Whiting

Jack Whiting has been a veteran violinist for some of Hollywood’s busiest scoring stages for over 30 years. The diversity he possesses due to his prior experience as a concert violinist has made him a musician in high demand and is at the top of the “A” list as the most requested studio performer in Los Angeles today.

Jack has performed for some of the most famous television, film and record dates since his arrival on the scene in 1978. A partial list of his most recent contributions includes the “Mission Impossible” films starring Tom Cruise, the animated smash hit “The Incredibles” and performs daily on the television soundtracks of “The Simpsons” & “Family Guy”.