The idea of ‘The Violinists of the Pieta’ sprang from the tradition of the Venetian Ospedale della Pieta an orphanage that housed some of the finest musicians in Europe. The piece is in three movements following the form of a concerto grosso influenced by the style of Monteverdi and Vivaldi. The music tells a story of the orphans’ lives as they grow up in the jostling city eventually fi…

Violin Star 1 is part of a three-book series offering beginner violinists a refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is imaginatively tailored to develop specific techniques through an exciting range of musical styles.This Accompaniment book includes separate piano and violin accompaniments for every piece featured in the Student’s…

Violin Star 1 is part of a three-book series offering beginner violinists a refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is imaginatively tailored to develop specific techniques through an exciting range of musical styles.This Student's book contains the solo violin parts along with colourful illustrations activities and a playalong CD…

Violin Star 3 is part of a three-book series offering beginner violinists a refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is imaginatively tailored to develop specific techniques through an exciting range of musical styles. This Student's book contains the solo violin parts along with colourful illustrations activities and a playalong C…