Gounod/Bach Ave Maria for violin and piano (Schott)
$14.50
Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, based on music by Johann Sebastian Bach, and published by Schott Music, is a timeless sacred classic that highlights the violin’s singing voice and expressive purity.
Gounod/Bach Ave Maria for violin and piano (Schott)
Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, based on the Prelude in C major from Johann Sebastian Bach and presented here in an arrangement for violin and piano published by Schott Music, is one of the most beloved sacred melodies in Western music; floating a serene, vocal-inspired violin line above Bach’s timeless harmonic foundation, this piece invites the performer to focus on purity of tone, expressive legato, and heartfelt simplicity, creating a moment of calm devotion and luminous beauty that resonates deeply with audiences in both concert and ceremonial settings.
Key features:
Celebrated for its pure, prayer-like lyricism, emphasizing musical sincerity over virtuosity
Encourages a vocal approach to violin playing, with long-breathed phrasing and seamless legato
Bach’s harmonic underpinning provides a sense of timeless stability and serenity
Ideal for weddings, sacred services, memorials, and reflective recital moments
Rewards refined tone control, bow distribution, and expressive restraint
A work whose emotional impact lies in simplicity, balance, and inner calm
Universally recognized and deeply moving across musical and cultural boundaries
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048 – Violin II Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, offers an engaging and demanding inner-voice role within one of Bach’s most energetic and innovative concertos.
Key features
•A fully engaged inner voice, not secondary accompaniment
•Central to rhythmic drive and contrapuntal texture
•Builds ensemble precision and listening skills
•Essential experience in Bach’s most forward-thinking orchestral writing
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.
Bach, 6 Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Ed Galamian (IMC)
Bach Six Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin BWV 1001–1006 by Johann Sebastian Bach, edited by Ivan Galamian and published by International Music Company, is a landmark edition of Bach’s solo violin masterpieces shaped by one of the most authoritative pedagogical voices in violin history.
Key features
•The cornerstone of solo violin literature
•Guided by Galamian’s clear, structure-driven insight
•Emphasizes balance, discipline, and polyphonic clarity
Bach Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042 by Johann Sebastian Bach, edited by Andrew Manze and published by Bärenreiter, is a vibrant and elegant Baroque concerto that combines brilliance, rhythmic energy, and refined lyricism.
Key features
•Radiant, joy-filled concerto with strong rhythmic drive
•Encourages stylistic clarity and dance-like articulation
•Balances brilliance with elegance and poise
•A cornerstone of expressive Bach concerto repertoire
Bach Concerto No. 1 in A minor BWV 1041 for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach is a powerful and inward Baroque concerto that rewards clarity, balance, and expressive depth.
Key features
•Dramatically concentrated and expressive
•Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic precision
•Combines lyrical depth with energetic finale writing
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 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
