A practical and musical guide by Neil Mackay, A Tuneful Introduction to the Third Position for Violin helps students develop secure shifting through engaging exercises and pieces. Published by Stainer & Bell.
Key Features:
• Focused third-position training
• Melodic and engaging studies
• Builds confident shifting
• Ideal for advancing students
• Stainer & Bell edition
Radiant lyricism and expressive depth define Massenet’s “Méditation” from Thaïs, arranged for violin and piano by MP Marsick. A timeless recital favourite for violinists.
Key Features:
• Famous operatic intermezzo
• Violin and piano transcription
• Romantic, expressive style
Shostakovich’s “Pieces for 1 Violin or 2 Violins and Piano” (LudwigMusic/Masters Music), arranged by K. Fortunatov, features nine solos and three duets for medium to advanced players. This flexible collection is ideal for recitals and chamber music study, with editorial guidance included.
Key Features:
• 9 solos, 3 duets
• Arranged by K. Fortunatov
• 1 or 2 violins and piano
• Medium/advanced level
• Editorial notes included
• LudwigMusic/Masters Music edition
Contents:
• Solos: Little March, Street Organ, Mechanical Doll, Dance, Elegy, Autumnal Valse, Romance in D, Romance in C, Prelude Op. 34/24
• Duets: Prelude, Gavotte, Valse
Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (Henle) is a beloved Romantic masterpiece for violin, presented in a scholarly urtext edition—ideal for study and performance.
Key Features:
• Romantic violin concerto
• Lyrical and virtuosic
• Henle Urtext Edition
• For advanced performers and students
