Amazing Solos, Violin and Keyboard. Arranged by Howard Harrison. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
Amazing Solos are amazingly wide-ranging selections of easy pieces. FromBach to Bernstein, a great variety of musical styles is included - folk melodies from England and Peru, baroque and classical 'lollipops', jazz and modern classics. A unique collection of exciting and varied music for the early grades.
A witty and imaginative collection by Aleksander Igudesman, Violin & Viola & More blends technique, humor, and creativity. An entertaining and educational addition to violin and viola repertoire.
Key Features:
• Fun and creative repertoire
• Builds technique with musical humor
• Suitable for violin and viola
• Ideal for students and recital use
Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Violin, KV525 (Schott) captures the lively charm of the orchestral masterpiece in a solo violin setting, ideal for performances and study.
Key Features:
• Famous themes for solo violin
• Lively, elegant arrangement
• User-friendly Schott edition
• Great for lessons and recitals
A charming and lyrical favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Sicilienne, Op. 78 combines flowing melody with rich harmonic color. Edited by Wolfgang Birtel with fingering and bowing by Maria Egelhof, this Hamelle edition is ideal for recital and expressive performance.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic miniature
• Graceful siciliano character
• Includes detailed fingering and bowing
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Hamelle edition
Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (Peters) is a lyrical and virtuosic masterpiece for violin, presented in a reliable edition for performance and study.
Key Features:
• Romantic violin concerto
• Lyrical and technical
• Peters edition
• For advanced players and students
Eugène Ysaÿe's 6 Sonatas, Op. 27 for Solo Violin is one of the most important collections in the solo violin repertoire. Published by G. Schirmer, these masterworks combine extraordinary technical challenges with profound musical expression, making them essential repertoire for serious violinists.
Key Features:
• Composed by Eugène Ysaÿe
• Complete 6 Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27
• Published by G. Schirmer
• Written for unaccompanied violin
• Dedicated to famous violin virtuosos
• Features advanced technical and musical challenges.
• Develops artistry and interpretive skills
• Essential solo violin repertoire
• Suitable for advanced and professional violinists
• A landmark work alongside Bach's solo sonatas and Paganini's caprices
A playful and inspiring beginner collection by Aleksander Igudesman, In My Garden features enjoyable teaching and concert pieces for elementary violin and piano. Published by Universal Edition, it makes early learning creative and fun.
Key Features:
• Elementary-level repertoire
• Teacher–student duets
• Creative and engaging style
• Ideal for lessons and beginner recitals
• Universal Edition
A dazzling recital favorite by Jenő Hubay, the Bolero combines fiery rhythm with virtuosic brilliance. This Bosworth edition offers a vibrant and exciting performance piece for violin and piano.
Key Features:
• Fiery Spanish-inspired character
• Brilliant violin virtuosity
• Ideal for recital performance
• Bosworth edition
A dramatic contemporary work by James MacMillan, After the Tryst combines Celtic lyricism with sweeping virtuosity. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it is a striking choice for advanced recital performance.
Key Features:
• Rhapsodic and expressive style
• Inspired by Scottish tradition
• Technically demanding violin writing.
• Rich piano accompaniment
• Boosey & Hawkes edition
