
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.
Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major Op. 61 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Edition Peters, is a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, celebrated for its symphonic scope, lyrical nobility, and profound artistic demands.
Key features
• A monument of the violin literature
• Demands musical maturity over virtuosity
• Noble, expansive, and deeply lyrical
• Essential repertoire for advanced and professional violinists
Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major Op. 61 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Edition Peters, presents one of the most monumental and noble works in the violin repertoire; conceived on a symphonic scale, this concerto redefines the role of the soloist as a poetic and philosophical voice rather than a mere virtuoso, demanding from the violinist profound musical maturity, architectural vision, and sustained lyrical control, while rewarding those qualities with music of unmatched dignity, serenity, and emotional breadth.
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A collection of 10 pieces, ranging between Bach, Barber, Beethoven, Dvorak, Franck, Mozart, Previn, Tchaikovsky and John Williams.
Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata Op. 47 No. 9 for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Edition Peters, is one of the most powerful and revolutionary sonatas ever written for violin and piano.
Key features
• A monument of dramatic and technical intensity
• Demands stamina, authority, and ensemble mastery
• Transforms the sonata into a symphonic confrontation
• Essential repertoire for advanced and professional performers
Beethoven Two Romances for Violin Op. 40 and Op. 50 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, are two timeless masterpieces that showcase Beethoven’s most tender and expressive violin writing.
Key features
• Warm, singing melodic lines
• Emphasis on tone, phrasing, and emotional depth
• Ideal for reflective concert moments
• Essential lyrical repertoire for violinists
Beethoven Easy Dances for String Orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Editio Musica Budapest, is a lively and engaging collection that introduces Beethoven’s music through rhythm, movement, and ensemble play.
Key features
• Cheerful, dance-inspired Beethoven repertoire
• Builds ensemble cohesion and rhythmic confidence
• Accessible yet musically authentic
• Ideal for developing string orchestras
Beethoven Romances in G major Op. 40 and F major Op. 50 for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by G. Henle Verlag, are two lyrical masterpieces that showcase Beethoven’s most tender and expressive violin writing.
Key features
• Warm, singing melodic lines
• Emphasis on tone, phrasing, and expressive restraint
• Urtext clarity enabling personal musical voice
• Essential lyrical repertoire for violinists
Beethoven Two Romances Op. 40 & Op. 50 for Violin (arr. Oistrakh) by Ludwig van Beethoven, arranged by David Oistrakh and published by Edition Peters, presents Beethoven’s lyrical masterpieces with the warmth, authority, and musical wisdom of a great violin tradition.
Key features
• Guided by Oistrakh’s expressive insight
• Focus on tone, phrasing, and noble simplicity
• Ideal for cultivating lyrical maturity
• A timeless blend of great music and great artistry
Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major Op. 61 – Special Edition by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by G. Henle Verlag, is a definitive presentation of one of the violin repertoire’s greatest masterpieces, emphasizing musical depth, lyrical nobility, and interpretative maturity.
Key features
• A monument of violin literature
• Symphonic in scale and philosophical in spirit
• Rewards patience, balance, and musical wisdom
• Essential repertoire for advanced and professional violinists
Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Book 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Verlag, presents Beethoven’s early violin sonatas, where true violin–piano partnership and expressive individuality first come into focus.
Key features
• Establishes equality between violin and piano
• Combines Classical elegance with emerging Beethovenian drama
• Ideal foundation for Beethoven chamber-music study
• Essential early repertoire for serious violinists