Last Rose of Summer, The (violin cello duo)

Title: The Last Rose of Summer

Composer: traditional Irish ballad, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin and Cello

Printout: 2 pages

Note: Some of Europe’s most exquisite melodies are from the Irish tradition, and The Last Rose of Summer is exceptional among these. In this setting, both violin and cello play the tune while accompanied by a counter-melody played by the other.