A bright and student-friendly concerto by Jan Komarowski, the Violin Concerto No. 1 in E minor (RCM Grade 8) offers Classical charm and accessible technique. This Peters edition provides a practical violin and piano version for advancing performers.
Key Features:
• RCM Grade 8 level
• Mostly 1st and 3rd positions
• Optional simplified notes included
• Cheerful Classical style
• Peters edition
Lighthearted charm and Classical clarity define this engaging student concerto by Jan Komarowski, the Russian violin teacher of Polish descent whose works have become valuable pedagogical repertoire. The Violin Concerto No. 1 in E minor offers a bright and approachable musical character, combining graceful melodic writing with manageable technical demands. Listed in Grade 8 of the RCM syllabus—placing it alongside repertoire such as the Haydn Concerto in G Major—the work lies primarily in first and third positions, with limited use of fifth position. While fingerings are not provided, optional alternate notes allow for both challenge and simplification, making it flexible for advancing students. As noted in American String Teacher (May 2007), the concerto presents “a pleasant listening experience for the audience and an exciting playing experience for the student.” This Peters edition provides a practical violin and piano format ideal for study and performance.
Key Features:
A graceful Classical concerto by Jan Komarowski, the Violin Concerto No. 2 in A major blends lyrical elegance with virtuosic sparkle. This Peters edition offers a practical violin and piano version for recital and study.
Key Features:
• Elegant Classical style
• Sparkling violin passages
• Ideal for advanced students
• Violin and piano reduction
• Peters edition
This publication introduces Komarowski, a Russian violin teacher of Polish descent, to America. Featured in Grade 8 of the Royal Conservatory of Music, the Haydn Concerto in G Major is challenging to match. The piece uses first, third, and some fifth positions, with advanced alternate notes and simplified options but no fingerings. Its light and joyful character provides a delightful experience for listeners and performers alike. - American String Teacher. Advanced level.
