Kalliwoda, J. - Duo No. 2, Op. 243 (all Mvts.) For Two ViolasJohann Kalliwoda (1801 1866) was a Czech violinist and composer. He worked as a conductor in various royal courts, where his duties also included composing for and managing of the the instrumental and choral groups.

multi-movement Classical work

soaring lines

Students must learn to pass melodic lines back and forth seamlessly

while keeping the upper string melodies bright and vocal

and the distinct shaping of two-note slurs (strong-weak emphasis)

RV 107 distributes the difficult passages evenly across the ensemble

cantabile second movement (Andante con moto) teaches students how to transition from energetic

Ensemble Skills: Excellent for developing independent part-playing

crisp détaché

and the classic "strong-weak" weight distribution on two-note slurs

63 is a multi-movement orchestral work designed for outdoor

soaring lines require exceptional bow speed management and smooth bow changes