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 "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
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 “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 "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 "The Nutcracker for Violin" (Cherry Lane Music) features 10 festive solos—with CD accompaniment—so you can play along with classics like the Arabian Dance, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers, and more.
Key Features:
• 10 solo arrangements with CD backing tracks
• Clear arrangements for intermediate players
• Perfect for holiday performances and personal enjoyment
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 "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
Three Romantic Violin Concertos (Schirmer) brings together the Bruch G-minor, Mendelssohn E-minor, and Tchaikovsky D-major concertos—three pillars of the Romantic violin repertoire.
Key features
• Three iconic concertos in one volume
• A journey from lyricism to symphonic virtuosity
• Essential study and performance repertoire
• Cornerstone collection for advancing violinists
