Bohuslav Martinu

Duo concertant (1937) für Zwei Violinen und Orchester

The "Duo concertant" from 1937 is a masterful work brimming with musical brilliance and captivating virtuosity. Two solo violins engage in a fascinating, deeply emotional dialogue that spans from sparkling, playful energy to intimate, lyrical passages. This piano reduction published by the renowned Bärenreiter Verlag expertly captures the rich and colorful orchestral score—originally scored for winds, brass, percussion, and strings—in a sonorous and practical keyboard setting. The edition includes the complete piano reduction alongside the separate parts for both solo violins. It is an indispensable highlight for ambitious concert performances, competitions, and refined chamber music study, bringing the splendid soundscapes of 20th-century music to life.