Vivaldi’s "Spring" Concerto (Peters) from The Four Seasons is a joyful Baroque favourite for violinists, complete with nature-inspired brilliance.
Key Features:
• Iconic concerto, Peters edition
• Vivid imagery and virtuosity
• Piano reduction included
• Advanced level, recital-ready
Bring the fresh energy of the Baroque to your repertoire with Antonio Vivaldi’s "Concerto No. 1 in E Major, 'Spring' (La Primavera)" from The Four Seasons, presented in the acclaimed Peters edition. This beloved concerto is renowned for its vivid depiction of nature—birdsongs, murmuring streams, and spring storms—all realised through brilliant violin writing and imaginative orchestration. The Peters edition offers clear, accessible notation and a supportive piano reduction, making it ideal for advanced students and professional performers preparing for recitals, competitions, or auditions. "Spring" stands as one of the most iconic works in the violin literature, offering opportunities for both expressive interpretation and sparkling virtuosity.
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Vivaldi’s "12 Sonatas Book 2, Nos. 7–12" (Schott) features six more Baroque gems—dynamic, expressive sonatas perfect for building violin technique and style.
Key Features:
• Six Vivaldi sonatas for violin
• Schott edition, clear and accessible
• Intermediate to advanced level
• Great for study, recitals, and repertoire building
Experience the essence of Baroque style with Vivaldi's Concerto Op. 3 No. 8 for 2 Violins (Kunzelmann). Taken from the renowned L'estro Armonico op. 3. Collection: this 1711 masterpiece spotlights two solo violins and a string orchestra and played a key role in establishing Vivaldi's legacy as Il Prete Rosso (The Red Priest).
Key Features:
• Concise Kunzelmann edition of Op. 3 No. 8
• Part of the L'estro Armonico collection (1711)
• Arranged for two solo violins and strings
• Showcases Vivaldi’s signature interplay and energy
Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons, Opus 8 Nos. 1–4" (Peters) includes all four concertos for violin, with CD accompaniment—perfect for advanced violinists and engaging practice.
Key Features:
• Complete Four Seasons, Peters edition
• CD and piano accompaniment included
• Advanced level, clear notation
• Great for practice, recitals, and study
Vivaldi’s "Concerto in F Major for Three Violins" (EMB, ed. Károlyi) offers lively Baroque ensemble writing with a reliable piano reduction—perfect for advanced violinists and chamber groups.
Key Features:
• Three-violin concerto (RV 551), EMB edition
• Edited by Pál Károlyi
• Piano reduction included
• Clear notation, advanced level
Experience the drama of Vivaldi’s Concerto No. 2 “Summer” from The Four Seasons, expertly arranged for violin and piano in the Ricordi edition. Composed in 1723, this piece captures the heat and storms of summer with vivid musical imagery and virtuosic passages.
Key Features:
• Ricordi edition for violin and piano
• From The Four Seasons (1723)
• Expressive, energetic, and evocative
• Ideal for performers and students alike
Vivaldi’s "Complete Four Seasons for Violin" (Schirmer) offers all four beloved concertos in one reliable edition—perfect for advanced violinists seeking Baroque brilliance.
Key Features:
• All four concertos: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
• Schirmer edition, clear notation
• Piano reduction included
• Advanced level, iconic repertoire
“Die Alte Geige, The Violin of Bygone Days” offers a delightful journey through the music of early masters, featuring well-loved pieces for violin from Bach to Beethoven.
Key Features:
• Collection of baroque and classical works
• Famous composers featured
• Intermediate to advanced level
• Clear, practical edition
Contents:
• Peuerl: Padouan, Intrada
• Corelli: Allegro
• Tartini: Minuetto
• Vivaldi: Largo
• J.S. Bach: Rondeau, Polacca
• Handel: Gavotte, Allegretto
• Fux: Aria
• Muffat: Bourrée
• C.P.E. Bach: Allegro
• Haydn: Tema con variazioni, Minuetto
• Gluck: Andante
• Mozart: Gavotte, Deutscher Tanz
• Albrechtsberger: Minuetto
• Beethoven: Deutscher Tanz
Vivaldi’s "Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3 No. 8" (IMC) is a vivacious Baroque double concerto for two violins—perfect for advanced players and ensemble performance.
Key Features:
• Two-violin concerto (IMC edition)
• Virtuosic and expressive
• Advanced level, clear notation
• Great for recitals and chamber study
