
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.
Dvořák: Humoresque Op. 101 No. 7 for Violin by Antonín Dvořák is a lyrical Romantic miniature known for its unforgettable melody and expressive warmth.
Key features
• Instantly recognizable theme
• Singing, graceful violin writing
• Excellent recital or teaching repertoire
• Combines simplicity with expressive depth
Few melodies are as instantly recognizable and charming as Dvořák: Humoresque Op. 101 No. 7 for Violin by Antonín Dvořák, published by Schott Music. Originally composed as part of the Humoresques, Op. 101 (1894), this beloved miniature has become one of Dvořák’s most enduring and widely performed works.
In its violin arrangement, the famous flowing melody takes on a vocal warmth and expressive flexibility that highlight the instrument’s singing qualities. Beneath its apparent simplicity lies subtle rhythmic nuance and gentle harmonic color, offering performers opportunities for elegant phrasing, tasteful rubato, and refined tonal control. The piano accompaniment supports with graceful balance, allowing the violin line to shine without excess virtuosity.
Perfect as a recital interlude, teaching repertoire, or encore piece, Humoresque blends lyrical charm with approachable technical demands, making it equally appealing to advancing students and seasoned performers.
Key features:
A collection of 10 pieces, ranging between Bach, Barber, Beethoven, Dvorak, Franck, Mozart, Previn, Tchaikovsky and John Williams.
Dvořák: Romance in F minor Op. 11 for Violin is a deeply lyrical Romantic work by Antonín Dvořák, rich in melodic warmth and expressive depth.
Key features
• Flowing, cantabile violin writing
• Elegant single-movement form
• Ideal recital repertoire
• Emphasizes tonal shading and phrasing
Dvořák: Violin Concerto in A minor Op. 53 is a cornerstone Romantic concerto by Antonín Dvořák, blending expressive lyricism with fiery rhythmic vitality.
Key features
• Expansive, singing Adagio
• Folk-inspired, energetic finale
• Demanding yet deeply musical
• Essential advanced violin repertoire
Dvořák: Ballade Op. 15 for Violin and Piano is a dramatic Romantic miniature showcasing Dvořák’s gift for lyrical expression and emotional contrast.
Key features
• Brooding yet soaring melodic lines
• Rich harmonic support from piano
• Ideal for expressive recital programming
• Develops tonal shading and dynamic control
Dvořák: Romance in F minor Op. 11 for Violin is a deeply expressive Romantic work edited by Klaus Döge, featuring autograph pages from the original score.
Key features
• Singing, lyrical violin writing
• Scholarly Carus edition
• Includes autograph manuscript excerpts
• Elegant Romantic recital repertoire
Dvořák: Sonatina in G major Op. 100 for Violin is a lyrical and approachable chamber work composed in 1893 during Dvořák’s American period and dedicated to his children.
Key features
• Accessible yet musically sophisticated
• Warm, singing melodies
• Ideal intermediate recital repertoire
• Encourages expressive dialogue between violin and piano
Dvořák: Romanze in F minor Op. 11 for Violin is a lyrical Romantic masterpiece presented in a reliable Urtext edition by Antonín Dvořák.
Key features
• Singing, expressive violin writing
• Scholarly Henle Urtext text
• Ideal recital repertoire
• Focus on tonal warmth and nuance
Dvořák: Humoresque Op. 101 No. 7 for Violin by Antonín Dvořák is a lyrical Romantic miniature known for its unforgettable melody and expressive warmth.
Key features
• Instantly recognizable theme
• Singing, graceful violin writing
• Excellent recital or teaching repertoire
• Combines simplicity with expressive depth