Zehn Duette (Ten Duets), for two Violas

Most of the present viola duets were composed in early 2022, when freedom of movement was severely restricted as a result of the Corona epidemic. The musical language is - like our everyday language - brought here and connected to the classical-romantic tradition. I have chosen the flower names of the duets arbitrarily; they can stimulate the imagination, but are not to be understood as a program. The individual pieces are short and manageable, but of varying character. They do not require any special playing skills and can serve especially music lovers for stimulation and pleasure. The number and order of the duets can be chosen according to the occasion. I have given only a few indications concerning the performance and dynamics - the arrangement should result by approaching the musical content while reading and playing. The tempo indications are also non-binding. It was important to me, however, to arrange both voices as equal and rhythmically independent. Erwin Jacobs

Musical flower meadow: - Crocus - Lily - Knotweed - Violet - Buttercup - Columbine - Anemone - Dandelion - Primrose - Yarrow

Dueto

• ViolaViva, 2023

Zehn Duette (Ten Duets)
for two Violas
2 playing scores‍‍‍‍