Accolay, Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Violin and Piano (Schirmer) Advanced reducing tension in players with

reducing tension in players with longer necks or who prefer playing without a shoulder rest

which captures the interest of students of all ages

Georg Friedrich: The Impertinence

Instrument: Viola

This lively piece encourages good flexibility in the bow arm and wrist

Accolay, Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Violin and Piano (Schirmer) Advanced reducing tension in players withJean Baptiste Accolay was born in Brussels in 1933. He was a teacher, violinist, conductor and composer. His most important work is the 'Concertino No. 1 in A minor for violin and piano' originally composed for pupils in 1868. It has become known for its strong expressiveness despite the simplicity of the technical means used. He composed further concertos for pupils which today are among the standard works for violin lessons.