Unaccompanied Violin for Wedding

November 2, 2004 at 07:28 AM · Unnaccompanied Bach would be great; especially the Andante from the A minor sonata, and the Largo and Allegro Assai from the C major sonata. I'm sure the whole of the E major partita would be a hit as well.

Carl.

November 2, 2004 at 03:15 PM · I've played a few weddings solo and my program usually consists od something like this: a few bach sonatas a/o partitas, handel sonatas, kreisler pieces (liebesleid, rondino, and more), meditation, a great little piece called 'souvenir de sarasate', czardas and such... mainly I take violin pieces with piano accomp. and adjust acordingly. the audience will enjoy whatever you play as long as you are having fun!

November 2, 2004 at 03:23 PM · Gavotte and Loure from Bach E Major Partita. Nice music, not too flashy.

November 2, 2004 at 06:08 PM · I agree...some light Bach is always nice. Stay away from the fugues.

Very nice touch is the Adagio from the A Minor.

Preston

November 2, 2004 at 10:12 PM · (If I were getting married, I would specifically request the A minor fugue, so the attention would be OFF me. This is why I'm a terrible performer.)

As per Bach, the Andante from the A minor would be my choice, as would the Gavotte from the E major. Handel, the opening to the A major sonata is short and sweet. You could mix these up with Wedding Book material, and you could also incorporate some Irish/Celtic airs...people seem to dig that stuff at weddings.

Best,

K

November 3, 2004 at 12:22 AM · Mixing up different styles during the reception usually works very well, something for everyone. Do some Classical, Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk... and don't forget the slow Waltzes for people to dance. Of course it would depend on the group attending. People enjoy having a good variety of pieces they recognize. Play lively fun songs that you love playing, and have a blast.

November 3, 2004 at 02:43 AM · Forget anything classical, baroque, etc, and stick with fiddle music.