Kalliwoda, J. - Duo No. 1, All Mvts., Op. 70 (Viola Duo)Johann 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.

Educational Value:

Students must learn to shift dynamically between playing the primary melodic line

and Cello)

Secondary Upper Voices: In a 2-violin layout

The absence of a middle-register instrument (like the viola) requires the second violin and cello to carefully manage their outer-voice relationship

Violin Techniques: * Bow Control & Articulation: Requires clean

and the grace required for classical minuets

Instrumentation: Arranged for 2 Violins and Cello (originally scored for two oboes and English horn)

Target Audience: Perfect for intermediate student ensembles

powerful dialogue between a single viola and piano

Instead of assigning one player a strict solo line and the other a dry bass accompaniment

Menuetto & Trio