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
Sparkling with Parisian elegance and virtuosic flair, this brilliant salon favorite reveals the cosmopolitan charm of Edward Elgar at his most captivating. La Capricieuse, Op. 17 blends playful rhythmic energy with lyrical sophistication, allowing the violin to shimmer with agility and expressive nuance above a stylishly supportive piano accompaniment. Dedicated to the celebrated violinist Marie Soldat, the work carries a distinctly French character while retaining Elgar’s unmistakable Romantic warmth. Published by Breitkopf & Härtel, this edition presents a refined and dazzling recital piece that combines charm, brilliance, and musical character in equal measure.
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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
A charming collection of three expressive miniatures by Edward Elgar, arranged for violin and piano by F. Louis Schneider and published by Ludwig Masters Music. Featuring Salut d’amour, Sursum corda, and Canto popolare, this edition offers lyrical melodies and elegant Romantic character ideal for recital or study use.
Key Features:
• Three beloved Elgar works in one edition
• Arranged for violin and piano
• Warm Romantic lyricism
• Excellent recital and teaching repertoire
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
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 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
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
Elgar: Sonata for Violin and Piano by Edward Elgar is a profound late-Romantic chamber work written during his creative Brinkwells period.
Key features
• One of Elgar’s major chamber compositions
• Rich lyrical expression and harmonic depth
• Refined violin-piano partnership
• Advanced recital repertoire
