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
A radiant Romantic miniature by Edward Elgar, Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2 features a fresh, flowing melody and elegant piano support. Published by G. Henle Verlag, this Urtext edition is ideal for recital and expressive performance.
Key Features:
• Cheerful and lyrical character
• Memorable melodic writing
• Ideal for recital and encores
• High-quality Henle 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
A serene and devotional miniature by Edward Elgar, Offertoire (Andante Religioso) features lyrical violin lines and dignified Romantic harmony. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it is ideal for recital or sacred performance use.
Key Features:
• Reverent and expressive character
• Singing violin melody
• Balanced piano accompaniment
• Suitable for recital or church performance
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 dazzling Romantic showpiece by Edward Elgar, La Capricieuse, Op. 17 combines French-inspired elegance with brilliant violin virtuosity. Published by Breitkopf & Härtel, it is a stylish and captivating recital work.
Key Features:
• Sparkling and virtuosic character
• Elegant French salon influence
• Expressive and agile violin writing
• Ideal for recital performance
• Breitkopf & Härtel edition
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
