Originally written as the slow movement of a string quartet, this musical treasure was singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini, who asked Barber for a string orchestra arrangement. It was played on a

Hoe Down has become one of Aaron Copland's most recognized orchestral works. Here is the string orchestra version based on the original, for advanced string players.

The "Peer Gynt Suite" themes are among the most recognizable in classical history - many of us have Saturday morning cartoons to thank for the initial exposure. This arrangement of the four movements by

In the tradition of Britten, Holst, and Vaughan Williams before him, British composer John Rutter has composed a wonderful work for strings based on the rich legacy of the folk music of the British Isles.