Tchaikovsky’s “Chanson Triste, Op. 40 No. 2” (Schott) brings Russian lyricism to the violin, offering a haunting and expressive piece for advanced players.
Key Features:
• Expressive Romantic miniature
• Arranged for violin
• Clear Schott edition
• Advanced level
Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz from ‘Sleeping Beauty’” is a delightful, lyrical favourite arranged for violin and piano—ideal for recitals and special occasions.
Key Features:
• Famous ballet waltz
• Arranged for violin and piano
• Elegant, expressive style
• Clear edition for advanced players
Tchaikovsky’s "Valse-Scherzo, Op. 34" (Henle) is a sparkling, virtuosic waltz for advanced violinists, presented in a clear and scholarly urtext edition.
Key Features:
• Lively Romantic showpiece
• Henle Urtext Edition, clear notation
• Advanced level, expressive flair
Tchaikovsky’s "Valse-Scherzo, Op. 34" (EMB) is a brilliant, virtuosic waltz for advanced violinists, featuring lively rhythms and expressive flair.
Key Features:
• Lively Romantic showpiece
• Virtuosic, waltz-inspired style
• EMB edition, clear notation
• Advanced level
Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir d’un Lieu Cher” (Faber/IMC), edited by Ivan Galamian, is a lyrical three-movement suite for violin and piano that draws on Russian folk influences and showcases violinistic brilliance.
Key Features:
• Three contrasting movements
• Edited by Ivan Galamian
• Beautiful, folk-inspired melodies
• Advanced level, clear edition
Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35” (Peters), edited by Carl Flesch, is a Romantic-era masterpiece with expressive melodies and technical brilliance for advanced violinists.
Key Features:
• Edited by Carl Flesch (Peters)
• Iconic concerto, advanced level
• Lyrical, virtuosic, and clear edition
Tchaikovsky’s "Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35" (Peters), edited by David Oistrakh, is a Romantic masterpiece with expressive melodies and technical brilliance—ideal for advanced violinists.
Key Features:
• Edited by David Oistrakh (Peters)
• Iconic, technically demanding concerto
• Advanced level, clear edition
Tchaikovsky’s "Andante Cantabile" (arr. Kreisler, Schott) is a moving, lyrical classic for violin and piano—famous for its folk melody and emotional power.
Key Features:
• From String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11
• Arranged by Kreisler
• Grade 5 level, Schott edition
• Inspired by Russian folk music
Tchaikovsky’s "Mélodie, Op. 42 No. 3" (Fischer) is a lyrical, expressive favourite for violin and piano—ideal for recitals and special moments.
Key Features:
• Romantic miniature from "Souvenir d’un lieu cher"
• Clear Fischer edition
• Suitable for all levels
