Violin & Piano Compositions by Stanley Chepaitis


Paganini in the Vernacular (1995)
a six movement tribute to Paganini based on the 24th Caprice with a tour de force fusion of jazz elements, improv optional
  1. The Theme Revealed
  2. Nicolo Gets The Blues
  3. Nick's Last Waltz
  4. Pizzacato Rhumba
  5. Nick at Night (a naughty nocturne)
  6. The Maestro Swings

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total playing time 16 minutes
cost $10

Time Bridges ( 2003 )
a single movement fantasia on the Schubert song Sei mire gegruest - a mix of jazz, latin and classical styles, no improv required

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total playing time 12 minutes
cost $10

Centrifugal Force ( 1993 )
a single movement mix of jazz and various ethnic styles written in the form of a Hungarian rhapsody - a long, slow introduction that revs up to a fast dance - jazz, rock, and classical "gypsy" styles, improv required


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ranking - advanced
total playing time 13 minutes
cost $10

Evening Star ( 1989 )
a single movement ballad and improvisation, funky and fun, written for a romantic scene in Stanley's ballet The Eyes of Notre Dame


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ranking - advanced
total playing time 6 minutes
cost $10

Transformative Dreams (1997)
a four movement sonata with jazzy, latin, and classical styles, no improv required
  1. The Door
  2. Fandango
  3. Waiting for Peace
  4. River of Joy

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ranking - advanced
total playing time 23 minutes
cost $15