The Violin | a Collection

In February 2005the Music Sales Group presented a concert of music for the Violin at the Wigmore HallLondon to launch the Wigmore Hall New Music Fundset up to promote the commissioning and performance of new works for the important international recital venue. This title contains works from that performance by fourteen of the very best contemporary composersincluding Philip GlassKaija Saariaho and Peter Maxwell Daviesas well as world premieres from Joby TalbotCraig ArmstrongJohn Tavener and Judith Weir. The pieces in this programme have been specially selected for their accessibilitymaking this folio suitable for players of a wide range of abilities from elementary level (1st to 3rd position only) to shorter but more challengingadventurous and unusual works. The set as a whole represents the large amount of variety and character alive in today’s top-level composition. An excellent repertoire source that is freshexciting and highly accessible.