The Doflein Method Volume II: The Violinist's Progress by Erich Doflein and Elma Doflein develops technique through structured work in fingering and bowing.
Key features
• Chapter-by-chapter focus on specific technical problems
• Builds precision and tonal control
• Continues the use of ensemble duets
• Bridges elementary and intermediate violin study
Vivaldi Six Sonatas for Cello and Piano (IMC)
Kreisler’s Caprice Viennois Op. 2 (Schott) is a charming and expressive violin showpiece, perfect for advanced players who want to highlight both lyrical and technical skills on stage.
Key Features:
• Composer: Fritz Kreisler
• For violin and piano
• Advanced level
• Elegant Viennese style
• Ideal for recitals and competitions
Kreisler's Schön Rosmarin (Schott) is a graceful, Viennese-inspired miniature for advanced violinists, perfect as a sparkling encore or recital gem.
Key Features:
• By Fritz Kreisler
• For violin and piano
• Advanced level
• Playful, elegant style
• Excellent for encores and special events
A graceful Baroque sonata by Jean-Marie Leclair, Sonata No. 3 for Violin combines elegance with virtuosic flair. This Schirmer edition is ideal for recital and stylistic study.
Key Features:
• French Baroque repertoire staple
• Ornamented and expressive writing
• Ideal for advanced performance
• Schirmer edition
Experience the artistry of Wieniawski’s Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22 for Violin, in the IMC edition. Written in 1862, this three-movement concerto features memorable melodies and technical fireworks, making it a rewarding challenge for advanced violinists.
Key Features:
• IMC edition for violin
• Composed in 1862
• Three-movement Romantic concerto
• Ideal for advanced performers and recitals
Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons, Opus 8 Nos. 1–4" (Peters) includes all four concertos for violin, with CD accompaniment—perfect for advanced violinists and engaging practice.
Key Features:
• Complete Four Seasons, Peters edition
• CD and piano accompaniment included
• Advanced level, clear notation
• Great for practice, recitals, and study
Veracini’s "Sonata Op. 2 No. 8 in E Minor, Sonata Accademica" (Peters, ed. Lenzewski) is a bold, exuberant Baroque showpiece for advanced violinists, full of dramatic flair and historical intrigue.
Key Features:
• Baroque sonata for violin and piano
• Edited by Lenzewski (Peters)
• Eccentric, virtuosic style
• Grade 8 (List B), advanced level
Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade Melancolique, Op. 26” (Peters), arranged for violin and piano by Carl Herrmann, is a lyrical Romantic masterpiece and Tchaikovsky’s first violin work.
Key Features:
• First violin/orchestra work by Tchaikovsky
• B flat minor, Romantic style
• Arranged by Carl Herrmann (Peters)
• Advanced level, clear edition
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
Smetana’s “Aus Der Heimat (From the Native Country)” (Peters Edition) is a lyrical, folk-inspired work for intermediate and advanced violinists, featuring expressive melodies and editorial guidance for performance or study.
Key Features:
• Romantic piece for violin and piano
• Intermediate/advanced level
• Folk-inspired themes
• Editorial notes
• Peters Edition quality
Mozart’s Sonatas No. 1–6, K301–K306 for Violin and Piano Vol. 1 (Henle) collects six Paris-era masterpieces in a renowned urtext edition—perfect for performers seeking expressive depth and scholarly reliability.
Key Features:
• Six sonatas from Mozart’s Paris journey
• Editorial work by Seiffert, Lampe, and Röhrig
• Detailed fingerings, bowings, and notes
• Trusted Henle Urtext for study and performance
