Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Four Characteristic Waltzes Op. 22 (Instrumental Duet) brings together four expressive and elegant waltzes by one of the most important Black British composers of the early 20th century. As the illegitimate son of an English woman and a man from Sierra Leone, Coleridge-Taylor overcame the prejudices of Victorian society to become an internationally celebrated composer and a symbol of hope for racial equality.
Originally written for orchestra and here arranged by the composer himself for violin and piano, the waltzes display a wide emotional palette: the lively, Dvořák-inspired Valse bohémienne, the tender simplicity of Valse rustique, the serene grace of Valse de la Reine, and the brilliant fire of Valse mauresque.
Idiomatic for violin and with a rich, full piano part, these works are rewarding repertoire choices for intermediate to advanced performers. This edition also includes an introduction by violinist Maya Magub, providing context and inspiration for interpretation.
| Arrangement | Violin, Violin and Piano |
| Genres | Classical, Romantic |
| Format | Score and Parts |
| NumberOfPages | 36 |
| Publisher | Edition Peters |
| Language | English, German |
| ISBN | 9790577025544 |