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STR 1010

I’m thrilled to present this new arrangement of the first movement of the Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in D major from Op. 3, No. 9. While the original features a dazzling violin solo, this edition for school string orchestra artfully incorporates those parts into the first violin section. This ensures all the brilliance and excitement of the movement is preserved, even in a larger ensemble setting. Young musicians will relish the opportunity to delve into Vivaldi’s signature fast-slow-fast movement structure, experiencing both virtuosic passages and moments of tender lyricism. This arrangement not only introduces students to the timeless beauty of Baroque music but also challenges them to develop their technical and interpretive skills.