
The Violin Collection - G. Schirmer Instrumental Library
A collection of 10 pieces, ranging between Bach, Barber, Beethoven, Dvorak, Franck, Mozart, Previn, Tchaikovsky and John Williams.
Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade Melancholique, Op. 26” (Edition Butorac Munchen) is a haunting, lyrical showpiece for violin and piano, revised by Tomislav Butorac.
Key Features:
• First violin work by Tchaikovsky
• B flat minor, Romantic style
• Edition Butorac, revised and clear
• Advanced level
A collection of 10 pieces, ranging between Bach, Barber, Beethoven, Dvorak, Franck, Mozart, Previn, Tchaikovsky and John Williams.
Three Romantic Violin Concertos gathers the Bruch G-minor, Mendelssohn E-minor, and Tchaikovsky D-major concertos into one essential volume showcasing the full expressive arc of Romantic violin writing.
Key features
• Three iconic audience-favorite concertos
• From lyric warmth to symphonic virtuosity
• Core repertoire for every advancing violinist
• A lifelong foundation of Romantic expression
Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade Melancolique, Op. 26” (Peters), arranged for violin and piano by Carl Herrmann, is a lyrical Romantic masterpiece and Tchaikovsky’s first violin work.
Key Features:
• First violin/orchestra work by Tchaikovsky
• B flat minor, Romantic style
• Arranged by Carl Herrmann (Peters)
• Advanced level, clear edition
Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto Op. 35” (Schirmer) is a beloved Romantic classic, recognized for its expressive melodies and technical brilliance. Written in 1878, it is one of the most famous—and most challenging—violin concertos ever composed. If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Key Features:
• Schirmer edition, clear notation
• Iconic and technically demanding
• Advanced level, Romantic repertoire
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 “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 "Sérénade Mélancolique, Op. 26" (Henle) is a Romantic masterpiece, edited by Alexander Komarov with fingerings by Klaus Schilde and Ingolf Turban. This urtext edition, based on Russian first editions, offers both marked and unmarked string parts for advanced violinists.
Key Features:
• First concerto work for violin, prelude to the Violin Concerto
• Urtext edition (Henle), clear and scholarly
• Marked and unmarked string parts included
• Fingering by Schilde and Turban
• 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