The Violin Collection - G. Schirmer Instrumental Library
A collection of 10 pieces, ranging between Bach, Barber, Beethoven, Dvorak, Franck, Mozart, Previn, Tchaikovsky and John Williams.
$49.95 Price
Bach Concerto in D minor for Violin (IMC)
$19.95
Bach Concerto in D minor for Violin by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by International Music Company, is a compelling and virtuosic Baroque concerto whose debated origins add intellectual depth to its powerful musical impact.
Key features
• A concerto surrounded by fascinating scholarly debate
• Brims with virtuosic, violin-friendly writing
• Rich in contrapuntal intensity and rhythmic drive
• Ideal for advanced violinists seeking depth beyond technique
Bach Concerto in D minor for Violin (IMC)
Bach Concerto in D minor for Violin by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by International Music Company, is presented in a refined violin-and-piano edition edited by Reitz and Mostras, and revised by Waldo Lyman; this concerto occupies a fascinating place in Bach scholarship, long debated as either a reconstruction of a lost violin concerto or a work conceived originally for keyboard, and its virtuosic figuration, rich counterpoint, and intense rhythmic drive offer violinists a compelling blend of intellectual challenge and expressive power within the Baroque concerto tradition.
Key features:
- Surrounded by a unique musicological mystery, inviting performers to engage with questions of origin and interpretation
- Contains highly violinistic writing—string crossings, open-string figuration, and agile passagework—that feels idiomatic and exhilarating
- Explores dense contrapuntal textures, sharpening clarity, independence of voices, and rhythmic precision
- Encourages a bold, athletic approach balanced by strict Baroque discipline and structural awareness
- Offers insight into what may have been Bach’s most virtuosic violin concerto, had the original existed
- Ideal for advanced players who enjoy combining scholarly curiosity with expressive performance
- A work that rewards repeated study, revealing new layers of meaning and articulation choices
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Bach Sonata No. 2 in A minor for Solo Violin BWV 1003 by Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most profound and demanding works in the solo violin repertoire, revered for its emotional depth and monumental fugue.
Key features
• Home to one of the greatest fugues for solo violin
• Dark, introspective, and architecturally powerful
• Demands musical maturity and technical control
• A cornerstone of serious solo violin study
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Key features
• The cornerstone of solo violin literature
• Guided by Carl Flesch’s authoritative, structure-driven insight
• Emphasizes clarity, balance, and polyphonic control
• Essential for serious, long-term artistic study
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50+ Easy Classical Solos For Violin
50+ Easy Classical Solos for Violin is an inviting introduction to classical violin repertoire, offering expressive and accessible solos that help developing players perform with confidence and enjoyment.
Key features
• Easy, musically rewarding classical solos
• Builds confidence and expressive playing
• Ideal for students and early performers
• Encouraging, varied, and performance-ready
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Bach, Concerto/Konzert in A minor BWV 1041 for Violin and Piano (Peters)
Bach Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041 for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Edition Peters, is a concentrated and expressive Baroque concerto that rewards clarity, balance, and interpretative maturity.
Key features
• Dramatically focused and inward concerto
• Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic precision
• Balances lyrical depth with energetic finale writing
• Essential repertoire for serious Bach interpretation
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Bach, Erbarme Dich for Violin & Viola or Two Violins and Piano (EBM)
Bach: Erbarme dich for Violin & Viola or Two Violins and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Editio Musica Budapest, is a deeply moving sacred transcription that highlights lyrical expression, ensemble unity, and emotional honesty.
Key features
• Profoundly expressive and prayer-like
• Focuses on tone, phrasing, and shared musical breathing
• Ideal for reflective and sacred performances
• A timeless Bach masterpiece of compassion and humility
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Bach Three Sonatas And Three Partitas For Violin (Barenreiter)
Bach’s Three Sonatas and Three Partitas for solo violin (Barenreiter edition) offer:
• Authentic urtext edition reflecting Bach’s original intentions
• Composed in 1720, a pinnacle of violin repertoire
• Renowned for technical challenge and expressive depth
• Clear notation and helpful editorial notes
• Suitable for students and professionals alike
$55.95 Price
Bach, Six Sonatas for violin and Piano (Urtext)
Bach Six Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach are masterpieces of chamber music built on equality, dialogue, and contrapuntal mastery.
Key features
• A true chamber partnership, not solo with accompaniment
• Rich contrapuntal texture and shared expression
• Develops ensemble sensitivity and stylistic refinement
• Essential Bach repertoire for serious violin-piano duos
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