Carse: Fiddle Fancies – Seven Short Pieces for Violin and Piano by Adam Carse is a charming collection of short violin pieces that celebrate character, imagination, and musical fun.
Key features
• Seven engaging character pieces
• Emphasis on expression and storytelling
• Ideal for students and light recital use
• Accessible, enjoyable, and musically rewarding
Eugène Ysaÿe's Six Sonatas, Op. 27 for Solo Violin is one of the most significant collections in the unaccompanied violin repertoire. Published by Schott Frères, these masterworks combine extraordinary technical demands with deep musical expression and are considered essential repertoire for advanced violinists.
Key Features:
• Composed by Eugène Ysaÿe
• Complete Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27
• Published by Schott Frères
• Written for unaccompanied violin
• Dedicated to famous violin virtuosos
• Features advanced technical and interpretive challenges.
• Includes a Posthumous Étude for Solo Violin
• Essential solo violin repertoire
• Suitable for advanced and professional players
• A landmark work alongside Bach's solo sonatas and Paganini's caprices
Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218 (Barenreiter), is a radiant Classical masterpiece featuring graceful melodies, lively rhythms, and virtuosic passages—perfect for showcasing artistry and technique.
Key Features:
• Clear, reliable Barenreiter edition
• Lyrical and sparkling solo writing
• Three contrasting movements
• Great for recitals and auditions
Mozart’s “Sonatas for Violin and Piano Vol. 1” (Peters) is a rich collection of nine essential chamber works, blending lyrical melodies, elegant interplay, and Classical style—an inspiring resource for violinists and pianists alike.
Key Features:
• Nine diverse sonatas in one volume
• Beautiful balance of violin and piano parts
• Perfect for chamber music study and performance
• Includes favourites like K. 301, K. 304, and K. 376
Written in 1877, Gabriel Fauré’s Romance for Violin and Piano blends decorative lyricism with a passionate G minor contrast. Published by Hamelle, this elegant miniature reflects Fauré’s devotion to refined chamber music expression.
Key Features:
• Graceful, ornamented opening theme
• Sweeping contrasting middle section
• Lyrical French Romantic character
• Ideal for recital and expressive performance
• Hamelle edition
Wieniawski's L'École Moderne, Op. 10 is a renowned collection of advanced violin études that combines technical mastery with musical expression. Published by Edition Peters, it remains an essential resource for serious violin students and professional musicians.
Key Features:
• Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
• Advanced violin études and studies
• Published by Edition Peters
• Develops technique and musicality
• Covers shifting, double stops, and harmonics
• Improves bow control and finger dexterity
• Widely used in advanced violin training.
• Suitable for conservatory students and professionals
Wieniawski's Scherzo-Tarantelle, Op. 16 is a thrilling virtuoso showpiece that combines sparkling scherzo character with the fiery energy of a tarantella. Published by Edition Peters, it remains a favourite among advanced violinists for its excitement, brilliance, and technical challenges.
Key Features:
• Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
• Includes Scherzo-Tarantelle, Op. 16
• Published by Edition Peters
• Brilliant and energetic concert work
• Combines scherzo and tarantella styles
• Develops advanced violin technique
• Features dazzling virtuosity and rapid passagework
• Ideal for recitals, competitions, and performances
• Suitable for advanced and professional players
• A staple of the Romantic violin repertoire
