(String). An ideal collection for a student performing in a contest or recital after 3-4 years of study. All of the pieces can be played comfortably in first position. Contents: March in G Major (J.S. Bach) * Minuet in C Major (J.S. Bach) * Minuet from String Quintet in E Major, Op. 11, No. 5 (Boccherini) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 (Brahms) * Lydia (Faure) * Solvejg's Song from Peer Gynt (Greig) * Siciliana (Handel) * Minuet (Haydn) * Jupiter Chorale from The Planets (Holst) * German Dance ("The Sleigh Ride") (Mozart) * Barcarole from The Tales of Hoffmann (Offenbach) * To Music (Schubert) * The Two Grenadiers (Schumann) * Andante cantabile from Symphony No. 5 (Tchaikovsky). Cello recordings available online for download or streaming are by Joseph Johnson, principal cello for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Judit Jaimes. Piano accompaniment tracks are also available.
