Product Description
Fiddle Sonata (violin solo part violin and piano) MO121B
Violin Solo Part (piano score available)
Music by Mark OConnor
14 pages - 16:00 minutes in length
I. Introduction
II. Hoedown
III. Waltz
IV. Gigue
Fiddle Sonata for violin and piano composed by Mark OConnor was a commission from the Library Of Congress in Washington D.C. It was premiered in Jefferson Hall during the Librarys prestigious 97-98 chamber music season. The Library was featuring piano in the years programming and requested OConnor compose utilizing the instrument. The premier was broadcast on NPRs "Performance Today" and was also the centerpiece for a nationally broadcast public radio special, "Americas Fiddler, Mark OConnor at the Library Of Congress". Although OConnor did not utilize the piano as a back-up instrument in his childhood fiddling contests, it does have a tradition accompanying fiddlers in Scotland, Shetland and Canada. The "Sonata" begins with "Introduction" and features a melodic and romantic theme with beautiful chords. "Hoedown", in D minor, is very lively and tuneful. The "Waltz" is a lovely theme that undergoes some insightful development. The finale, "Gigue", is a 6/8 dance which is quite a romp and features some fast bow work on a very catchy tune. The music is well suited for advanced and intermediate students.
Original music printed from the composers manuscripts.
Music editing, copying and engraving by Mark OConnor
using "Finale" on Apple Macintosh 1997
Composed by Mark OConnor
Commissioned by the Library Of Congress-Washington D.C.
Catalogue Number MO121B
Copyright © 1997 by Mark OConnor Music International
For more information on violinist and composer Mark O'Connor, OConnor String Camps, Touring Ensembles, Discography, Bio, Repertoire and more, please visit
www.markoconnor.com
For information on the "OConnor Method" instructional book series for violin, viola, cello and school string orchestra programs:
www.oconnormethod.com
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