Double Concerto for Violin and Fiddle

Description

Audio

Duration

12 min.

Instrumentation

violin duo

Movements

Lively
Freely
Lively

Program Notes

Written for Nick Naegale

Since relocating across the river from Kentucky, I have been engrossed with violin virtuosity found in the Italian Baroque concerto and bluegrass music.

Because both styles exhibit fast, rhythmic playing on open strings and some occasional double stops, I thought the techniques found in both styles would give violinists something not only toothsome and satisfying to perform, but also fun to play.