Brahms, Violin Concerto Op. 77 ed. Menuhin (Schirmer)

Brahms Violin Concerto in D major Op. 77 – Menuhin Edition by Johannes Brahms, edited by the legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin and published by G. Schirmer, presents Brahms’s only violin concerto through the lens of one of the 20th century’s most poetic and spiritually searching musicians; symphonic in scale yet deeply human in expression, the concerto asks the soloist to balance strength with introspection, and Menuhin’s editorial perspective encourages a lyrical, thoughtful approach that privileges musical meaning, long-line phrasing, and expressive honesty over sheer virtuoso display.

Key features:

• Shaped by Menuhin’s lyrical, humanistic musical philosophy
• Emphasizes poetry, inward reflection, and expressive sincerity
• Encourages a singing, noble violin tone within Brahms’s symphonic framework
• Supports long-range phrasing and architectural awareness
• Highlights the concerto’s balance of heroism and vulnerability
• Ideal for violinists seeking interpretative depth rather than bravura
• Connects performers to a living performance tradition shaped by one of history’s great violin voices