Composed in 1888 as an engagement gift by Edward Elgar, Salut d’amour, Op. 12 is a tender Romantic miniature with a flowing violin melody and warm piano support. Edited by Donald Burrows and published by Edition Peters, it remains a favorite for recital and special performances.
Key Features:
• Romantic and lyrical character
• Originally titled Liebesgruss
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Reliable Peters edition
Born as an intimate engagement gift, this beloved Romantic miniature reflects the heartfelt devotion of Edward Elgar during his courtship of Caroline Alice Roberts in 1888. Originally titled Liebesgruss (“Love’s Greeting”), Salut d'amour, Op. 12 combines a flowing, song-like violin melody with warm and expressive piano harmonies, creating a work of sincere affection and graceful charm. Completed in July 1888 and later becoming one of Elgar’s most enduringly popular pieces, this Edition Peters publication—edited by Donald Burrows—offers a refined and reliable presentation for recital and expressive performance.
Key Features:
Elgar: Nimrod for Violin and Piano by Edward Elgar presents one of the most moving melodies in English music, arranged for intimate violin and piano performance.
Key features
• Broad, noble Romantic expression
• Demands tonal warmth and phrasing control
• Ideal for solemn or reflective programs
• Timeless and emotionally powerful
Elgar: Chanson de Nuit & Chanson de Matin for Violin by Edward Elgar presents two lyrical companion pieces contrasting introspective depth with radiant melodic freshness.
Key features
• Elegant Romantic miniatures
• Contrasting moods: reflective and uplifting
• Ideal recital pairing
• Emphasizes tone color and expressive phrasing
A monumental masterpiece by Edward Elgar, the Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 combines sweeping lyricism with symphonic grandeur. This Novello edition presents one of the most significant works in the violin concerto repertoire.
Key Features:
• Grand Romantic concerto
• Expansive and emotionally rich writing
• Virtuosic and expressive solo part
• Ideal for advanced concert performance
• Published by Novello
Two poetic and contrasting miniatures by Edward Elgar, combining the introspective depth of Chanson de Nuit with the radiant charm of Chanson de Matin. Published by Edition Peters, this violin and piano edition offers elegant Romantic lyricism ideal for recital and study.
Key Features:
• Includes both Op. 15 companion pieces
• Lyrical and expressive Romantic style
• Strong melodic appeal
• Ideal for recital and teaching repertoire
A beautifully lyrical miniature by Edward Elgar, Salut d’amour, Op. 12 combines flowing violin melody with warm piano textures. Published by G. Henle Verlag, this elegant Urtext edition is ideal for recital and special performances.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic violin piece
• Singing melodic line
• Perfect for recital and encores
• High-quality Henle Urtext edition
A set of expressive early miniatures by Edward Elgar, Three Pieces, Op. 4 blends lyrical warmth with elegant character contrast. The Butorac edition offers an accessible and refined addition to violin recital and teaching repertoire.
Key Features:
• Early Romantic character pieces
• Singing violin lines
• Balanced piano partnership
• Ideal for recital and study
• Butorac edition
A lyrical and expressive collection of three miniatures by Edward Elgar, offering Romantic warmth and elegant character contrast. Published by Editio Musica Budapest, this edition is ideal for recital and refined study.
Key Features:
• Three expressive Romantic pieces
• Singing violin lines
• Balanced piano accompaniment
• Suitable for recital and teaching use
Written in 1918 at Brinkwells, Edward Elgar’s Violin Sonata in E minor, Op. 82 is one of his most important chamber works. Combining lyrical introspection with dramatic intensity, this Novello edition presents a mature and deeply expressive sonata for violin and piano.
Key Features:
• Major late chamber work (1918)
• Emotional depth and structural richness
• Dramatic and lyrical contrasts
• Ideal for advanced recital performance
• Published by Novello
