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Pas de deux (from The Nutcracker)
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Pas de deux (from The Nutcracker) by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky String Duet - Digital Sheet Music

By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Pas de deux (from The Nutcracker) by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky String Duet - Digital Sheet Music
Cello, Instrumental Duet, Violin, Violoncello - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1632015

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Luca Rizzo. This edition: audio, pdf. 19th Century, Classical. 2 pages. Luca Rizzo #1200339. Published by Luca Rizzo (A0.1632015).

Tchaikovsky’s Pas de Deux – Transcription for Violin and Cello
Elegant. Expressive. Enchanting.

Bring the timeless magic of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker into your recital hall or holiday concert with this beautifully crafted transcription of the beloved Pas de Deux, arranged specifically for violin and cello.

Perfect for advanced students, professional duos, and chamber music enthusiasts, this duet captures the sweeping romanticism and delicate interplay of the original orchestral version, reimagined for an intimate setting. Every phrase has been carefully adapted to preserve the lush harmonies and lyrical lines that define this iconic ballet movement, while ensuring playability and expressive potential for both instruments.

Whether you're looking to elevate your holiday repertoire or add a touch of classical elegance to your concert program, this arrangement offers:

  • Faithful adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s orchestration, tailored for a string duo
  • Ideal for recitals, holiday performances, or weddings
  • Expressive phrasing and dynamic interplay between violin and cello
  • A standout piece that blends technical sophistication with emotional depth
Let your duo transport audiences to a world of wintery wonder and grace with this captivating transcription. The Pas de Deux is more than a ballet movement—it’s a story of beauty, balance, and brilliance.

Arranged by Luca Rizzo | Duration: Approx. 2 minutes | Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate – Advanced.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

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