
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 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 Kreutzer Sonata Op. 47 No. 9 for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Edition Peters, stands as one of the most revolutionary and demanding works in the violin repertoire; explosive in scale and intensity, the Kreutzer Sonata shattered Classical expectations by placing violin and piano on equal, almost combative footing, transforming the sonata into a dramatic arena of contrast, power, and psychological depth that demands virtuosity, stamina, and fearless musical commitment from both performers.
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A collection of 10 pieces, ranging between Bach, Barber, Beethoven, Dvorak, Franck, Mozart, Previn, Tchaikovsky and John Williams.
Beethoven Sonata in D major Op. 12 No. 1 for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Schott Music, is a lively and elegant early sonata that showcases Beethoven’s emerging voice and true violin–piano dialogue.
Key features
• Bright, energetic Classical character
• Clear equality between violin and piano
• Develops ensemble precision and musical wit
• Essential early Beethoven chamber repertoire
Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Book 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Verlag, presents Beethoven’s violin sonatas at a more dramatic and expressive stage of his creative evolution.
Key features
• Greater emotional depth and contrast
• Strengthens true violin–piano dialogue
• Demands increased interpretative maturity
• Essential middle-period Beethoven repertoire
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 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 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