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At the music festival "Zuid Nederlandse Strijkersdagen" 4 arrangements written by Nico Dezaire (also conducting his own arrangements) have been succesfully performed : "Rehab/Pops for String Quartet" (de Haske/Halleonard) and "The Basso, Dark Eyes and Two Guitars" (Timbre Publications). Recordings are on youtube :

Rehab

The Basso

Two Guitars

Dark Eyes

Easy Classical Collection

The second publication in the new series "Mix & Match for Strings” will be “Easy Classical Collection”

The Mix & Match for Strings makes interplay of strings in all imaginable instrumentations possible.

The smallest instrumentation is that of 4 solo strings up to a large string orchestra with addition of double bass, piano and percussion. In the score 4 obligate parts are indicated, each of which can be played by violin, viola or cello. This means that the pieces can be played in any imaginable combination of string instruments. Apart from the 4 obligate parts it is possible to expand the ensemble by 3 additional parts that can be played “ad libitum”: double bass, percussion and piano. Furthermore, the obligate parts can be played by multiple instruments to expand the quartet into a larger string ensemble. The set contains 15 individual parts in which all 4 obligate parts are written for each different instrument (violin, viola, cello), supplemented with the 3 additional parts (double bass, piano, percussion).

The Classical Collection is a collection of arrangements of famous classical themes from the 17th to 19th century. The parts are attractively written for the diff erent instruments and include fingerings and bow strokes. The Classical Collection contains 7 exciting arrangements that are wonderful to play and are perfectly suited for performance!

Content:
1. Rondeau (Purcell)
2. Alle Menschen werden Brüder (Beethoven)
3. Turtles (Saint-Saens)
4. Caro mio ben (Giordani)
5. Wedding March (Mendelsohn)
6. The sorcerer’s Apprentice (Dukas)
7. Romanze (Mozart)

Order Number: TIM00035-02

Level: easy/intermediate

Examples (score/parts) and alle further information click here.

The Gypsy Collection

Since the beginning of 2016 Nico has started to write music for a new publisher "Timbre Publications". The first result of this new collaboration: "The Gypsy Collection" published in a new series named "Mix &Match for Strings". This publication makes interplay of strings in all imaginable instrumentations possible. The smallest instrumentation is that of 4 solo strings up to a large string orchestra with addition of double bass, piano and percussion. In the score 4 obligate parts are indicated, each of which can be played by violin, viola or cello. This means that the pieces can be played in any imaginable combination of string instruments. Apart from the 4 obligate parts it is possible to expand the ensemble by 3 additional parts that can be played "ad libitum": double bass, percussion and piano. Furthermore, the obligate parts can be played by multiple instruments to expand the quartet into a larger string ensemble. The set contains 15 individual parts in which all 4 obligate parts are written for each different instrument (violin, viola, cello), supplemented with the 3 additional parts (double bass, piano, percussion). "The Gypsy Collection" is a collection of arrangements of sometimes rousing, sometimes moving Gypsy-melodies. The parts are attractively written for the different instruments and include fingerings and bow strokes. "The Gypsy Collection" contains 5 exciting arrangements that are wonderful to play and are perfectly suited for performance!  

Content:
1. On the Wave of Lake Balaton
2. The Four Corners of My Handkerchief
3. The Basso (Demo)
4. Dark Eyes (Demo)
5. Two Guitars (Demo)

Order number: TIM00030-02

Examples (score/parts) and alle further information click here.

Discover the Classics

Discover the Classics is a collection of six very easy arrangements of classical themes from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods (17th to 19th century). The parts are simple and attractively presented and remain close to the original. 

Discover the Opera

Discover the Opera is a collection of arrangements of opera themes from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic Periods. The second part of the Flexible String Trios series, the set contains six inspiring arrangements that are wonderful, yet challenging, to play and perform. The Flexible String Trios series offers attractive pieces which have been specially composed and arranged for string ensembles. Students and teachers are treated to a great variety of musical styles - from classical or folk to contemporary popular music. Each part can be played by violin, viola or cello.          

Content:
1. Gluck Reigen seliger Geister
2. Mozart Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja
3. Bizet Toreador's Song
4. Verdi Va, pensiero
5. Offenbach Can-Can
6. Humperdinck Evening Prayer

Ordernumber: DHP 1155624-070 
Level: easy

Discover the Waltzes

Discover the Waltzes is a collection of arrangements of famous waltzes from 19th and early 20th century. The parts are simple an attractively presented and remain close to the original. Discover the Waltzes contains six inspiring arrangements that are wonderful to play and are perfetly suited to performance.

Content:
1. Strauss Emperor Waltz
2. Puccini Musetta's Waltz
3. Satie Je te veux
4. Saint-Saëns Danse macabre
5. Strauss The Blue Danube
6. Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers

Ordernummer: DHP 1155625-070
Level: easy-intermediate

Presentation of books in Nancy (F) and Masterclasses in Neufchateau (F)

On the 27th of october Nico was invited to present recently published books as "Double Stops for Violin" and "Position 1" by "Stanislas Musique". De Haske France was also present , Frédéric Spannagel demonstrated a collection of books written by Nico Dezaire, published by de Haske Hal Leonard. Also a violin and stringensemble- masterclass by Nico Dezaire was organised by Mme Catherine Verbregghe in Neufchateau.