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 “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 "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
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
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 "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 "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 "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
