To a Wild Rose, from Woodland Sketches, op. 51 no. 1 (violin duo)

Title: To a Wild Rose, from Woodland Sketches, op. 51 no. 1

Composer: Edward MacDowell, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Two Violins

Printout: 2 pages

Note: Arguably one of MacDowell’s most celebrated compositions, To a Wild Rose was initially discarded by the composer and rescued from oblivion by his wife, who persuaded him to finish and publish it. This setting for violin duet captures the piece’s elegant simplicity and is suitable for many uses.

To a Wild Rose is also available in versions for violin/viola duo and violin/cello duo.