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 “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 "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 "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 "Nutcracker Suite for 2 Violins" (Universal) offers a festive selection of ballet favourites in a clear, playable duet arrangement.
Key Features:
• Beloved Nutcracker dances for two violins
• Universal Edition, clear notation
• Ideal for duet recitals and holidays
• Intermediate to advanced level
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 "Melodie, Op. 42 No. 3" (Carl Fischer) is a beloved Romantic classic for violin and piano, perfect for adding lyrical charm to any program.
Key Features:
• Romantic miniature from "Souvenir d’un lieu cher"
• Carl Fischer edition, clear notation
• Suitable for all levels
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 “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
