Beethoven: Sonata in F major for Violin and Piano Op. 24 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by G. Henle Verlag, is a radiant and lyrical masterpiece that highlights Beethoven’s gift for melody and chamber-music dialogue.
Key features
• Warm, singing melodic character
• True violin–piano equality
• Elegant, flowing, and expressive
• Essential repertoire for developing chamber musicians
Nigun (Improvisation) from Baal Shem for Violin by Ernest Bloch, published by Carl Fischer, is a profoundly expressive solo that transforms the violin into a voice of prayer and longing.
Key features
• Deeply emotional and spiritual
• Vocal, improvisatory violin writing
• Demands expressive intensity and sincerity
• A landmark work of 20th-century violin repertoire
Debussy: Sonata for Violin in G minor by Claude Debussy, published by Durand Éditions Musicales, is a pivotal 20th-century sonata blending Impressionist color with poetic expression.
Key features
• Atmospheric, color-rich modern sonata
• Equal, expressive dialogue between violin and piano
• Emphasis on tone, phrasing, and interpretative depth
• Essential repertoire for thoughtful performers
Written in 1918 at Brinkwells, Edward Elgar’s Violin Sonata in E minor, Op. 82 is one of his most important chamber works. Combining lyrical introspection with dramatic intensity, this Novello edition presents a mature and deeply expressive sonata for violin and piano.
Key Features:
• Major late chamber work (1918)
• Emotional depth and structural richness
• Dramatic and lyrical contrasts
• Ideal for advanced recital performance
• Published by Novello
Explore Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano, Op. 94a—a lyrical and spirited work originally composed as a flute sonata. With its memorable melodies and rhythmic drive, this edition is perfect for advanced violinists preparing for recitals or competitions.
Key Features:
• Full violin and piano score
• Adapted by Prokofiev from his flute sonata
• Melodic, energetic style
• Clear, accurate notation
• Great for advanced players and modern repertoire study
The new Larsen Strings Il Cannone cello range offers two variants: Direct & Focused and Warm & Broad, providing options to optimise your sound with a wide range of set-up combinations.
Explore our pre-made cello strings designed for easy tone modification. You can mix and match different options to control the tone consistently. For instance, combining the Warm & Broad C string with the Direct & Focused G string will change the characteristics of each string. Give it a try, and let us know what you think!
Fifty Folk Songs is a classic collection of traditional melodies selected and edited by Hugh Brandon. Widely used for Australian Music Examinations Board Musicianship examinations, it provides an excellent resource for sight-reading, sight-singing, and the study of traditional folk music.
Key Features:
• Edited by Hugh Brandon
• Published by EMI Music Publishing
• Collection of 50 traditional folk songs
• Includes AMEB Musicianship examination repertoire
• Suitable for First to Fourth Grade study
• Excellent for sight-reading and singing practice
• Features well-known folk songs and traditional melodies
• Valuable educational resource for students and teachers
• Encourages musicianship and musical literacy
• A timeless collection of traditional folk music
Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Violin is a comprehensive collection of 60 iconic film themes arranged for violin, complete with a professionally recorded accompaniment CD. Featuring music from the Star Wars film series, Harry Potter film series, The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, James Bond film series, The Wizard of Oz, and many other classic movies, this collection is perfect for developing and intermediate violinists.
Key Features:
• 60 famous movie themes arranged for violin
• Includes accompanying CD
• Professional backing tracks
• Features music from major film franchises
• Suitable for developing and intermediate players
• Develops tone, rhythm, and musical expression
• Ideal for lessons, recitals, and concerts
• Audience-friendly film repertoire
This collection offers fourteen original and imaginative pieces for solo cello players. It is designed to take players from an elementary level to the more advanced material of Dotzauer and Popper. Each piece focuses on one or two aspects of cello technique, covering many skills, including spiccato bowing, string crossing, moto perpetuo, cantabile, and easy double stopping. Teachers and students will find this collection both enjoyable and stimulating.
Larsen Aurora cello strings offer a smooth, brilliant sound without metallic overtones. They feature a solid steel core for reliability and durability, an upgrade from factory-fitted strings on beginner cellos. They significantly improve tone quality and playability.
• Smooth and Brilliant Sound
• No Metallic Overtones
• Solid Steel Core
• Excellent responsiveness
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A fiery Baroque work by Pietro Antonio Locatelli, the Sonata in G minor, Op. 6 No. 12 blends expressive depth with virtuosic brilliance. This IMC viola and piano edition is ideal for advanced performance.
Key Features:
• Italian Baroque repertoire
• Ornamented and technically engaging
• Warm viola adaptation
• Ideal for recital use
• IMC edition
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