This collected edition contains scores and parts for all eight works in Margaret Brandman’s  ‘La Vida Apasionada’ suite of Latin-American dance style works. The work has been performed and recorded by violinist Vov Dylan together with the composer on piano.

The sheet music for Violin and Piano arrangements of these works has been released by Margaret Brandman. The book of sheet music includes notes for performance approach and adaptability to different grade levels by Vov Dylan.

Below are selections of the review on this sheet music from AUSTA's Stringendo magazine:

"Brandman's suite of 8 new Latin-American influenced works for violin and piano was commissioned by violinist Vov Dylan. This reduction of the ensemble score has also been arranged for solo piano and other instruments including cello.

Vov Dylan has contributed very helpful performance notes on each dance together with gradings that indicate suitability for HSC presentations and advanced AMEB levels.

All the duet works for both violin and cello are on the AMC’s recommended works for HSC for 2024.

The violin part incorporates double stop passages, imbuing it with extra rich harmonies. 

Each dance is meticulously crafted, and while demanding technical proficiency, allows room for embellishments and flamboyance to bring out their rhythmic élan and character; as Vov Dylan points out, giving the performer lots of scope for cheeky playfulness.

Who can fail to be transported by these tantalisingly sultry, inspired dances?"