Sarasate Navarra Op. 33 for 2 Violins and Piano

Sarasate's Navarra Op. 33 is one of the most exhilarating pieces in the violin duo repertoire. Written in 1889 and conceived from the outset for two violins, it draws on the folk music of the Navarre region of northern Spain and transforms it into a five-minute tour de force of Spanish brilliance, with both violinists required to match each other note for note in some of the most demanding ensemble playing the repertoire has to offer.

At Professional level the technical demands are formidable across both parts: fast passagework, intricate coordination between the two players, and the kind of rhythmic precision and stylistic flair that Spanish music at this level demands. The interplay between the two violinists is the heart of the piece, and performing it well requires not just individual technique but genuine ensemble chemistry. It's a showpiece in the truest sense, and it delivers.

This is a new edition engraved from the original score, presented clearly for professional use in performance and practice.

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Key features

• Instrumentation: Two Violins and Piano
• Difficulty: Professional
• Duration: approximately 5 minutes
• Style focus: Spanish folk character, virtuosic passagework, ensemble coordination
• Format: PDF download, full score, Violin I and Violin II parts

Who it's for

This suits professional and conservatoire-level violinists looking for a high-impact duo showpiece with a strong Spanish character. It works well in duo recitals, chamber music festivals, and professional concert programmes where something dazzling and immediately accessible to audiences is needed. For any two violinists with the technique to do it justice, Navarra is one of the most rewarding pieces they can perform together.