Vojta Kuchynka’s Andante is originally for violin and piano is a beautifully lyrical and characteristic single movement work, composed in the late-romantic style typical of the late 19th and early 20th-century. It is dedicated to Dr Ferdinand Pečírka (1859-1922), a leading doctor and dermatologist of his day, who was also a great lover of music and in the mid-1890s co-founded the Czech Chamber Music Association.

The opening bars of the piece have a strong resemblance to the introduction of ‘Desire’ for double bass and piano, with soaring violin melodies contrasting an inventive and supportive piano accompaniment. It makes effective use of the solo register of the double bass and emphasises its lyrical and sonorous qualities.

This edition includes accompaniments for solo and orchestral tunings.

Andante is also available in an edition for violin and piano