Bohuslav Martinu

Etudes Faciles A 2 Violons Vol. 2

Bohuslav Martin'(1890-1959) was a prolific Czech composer, writing many large scale works. The composer moved to Paris in 1923 where he began experimenting in a variety of composition styles. Easy Studies for Two Violins waspublished in 1932 and is made up of nine duets. Martin'himself was a violinist, and the beginning of his experiments in composing for solo instruments and small ensembles saw him write for his own instrument. The second volume ofEasy Studies for Two Violins provides intermediate violinists with alternative and enjoyable studies, addressing a variety of musical features. As a varied compilation, Martin's Easy Studies for Two Violins is essential toaspiring violinists.