Gliere, R. - Duos 1 - 6, Op. 49, Arranged for Two ViolasRienhold Gliere was born in the mid 1800's in Kiev in what is now Ukraine and died in the mid 1900's in Moskow. He taught at the Moscow Conservatory for many years. His compositions were numerous ballets, symphonies, concertos, chamber works, film scores and operas. This group of 6 was originally written for two violins and works very well for violin and viola. Purchase includes the first 6 movements, from a total of the twelve duos in Op. 49.

Structure & Character: This edition includes all movements of the Divertimento

Educational Value

the viola voice is active

the entire ensemble texture collapses

and tuneful multi-movement work characteristic of Mozart's classical style

Originally composed between 1783 and 1785 for three basset horns (or woodwind trio)

Life and Love" (alongside In Nature's Realm and Othello)

and cello must establish exceptional clarity in voice-leading

and elegant phrasing

and driving the ensemble forward without rushing

Origin: Originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart around 1783 for two oboes and English horn (part of his Five Divertimenti

and balance the solo voice against a dense piano accompaniment