Vivaldi’s "Autumn" Concerto (EMB) from The Four Seasons is a lively Baroque favourite—perfect for advanced violinists seeking expressive and technical brilliance.
Key Features:
• EMB edition, clear notation
• Festive and lyrical movements
• Piano reduction included
• Advanced level, recital-ready
Celebrate the vibrant colours and festive spirit of Baroque music with Antonio Vivaldi’s "Concerto Op. 8 No. 3, 'Autumn'" for violin, published by EMB. As part of The Four Seasons, this concerto vividly depicts the joys of the harvest, lively dances, and restful moments through brilliant violin writing and evocative musical imagery. The EMB edition offers clear, accessible notation and a supportive piano reduction, making it an excellent choice for advanced students and professionals preparing for recitals, competitions, or auditions. With its energetic outer movements and expressive central Adagio, "Autumn" offers violinists a wonderful opportunity to showcase both technical flair and interpretive sensitivity in one of the most beloved works of the Baroque repertoire.
Key Features:
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
Vivaldi’s "Summer" Concerto (Peters) from The Four Seasons is a fiery Baroque favourite—perfect for advanced violinists seeking expressive drama and technical display.
Key Features:
• Iconic concerto, Peters edition
• Piano reduction included
• Advanced level, vivid and virtuosic
Vivaldi’s "L’Estro Armonico, Op. 3 No. 6 in A Minor" (Edition Butorac, Munchen) is a spirited Baroque favorite for violinists, offering expressive challenges and clear, accessible notation.
Key Features:
• A minor concerto from L’Estro Armonico
• Edition Butorac, Munchen (violin & piano)
• Lyrical and lively movements
• Advanced level, Baroque repertoire
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 "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
Vivaldi’s "Concerto in G Minor, RV 517" (IMC) is a vibrant Baroque double concerto, ideal for advanced violin duos and ensemble performance.
Key Features:
• Two-violin concerto, IMC edition
• Dynamic solo and ensemble writing
• Advanced level, clear piano reduction
• Perfect for recitals and chamber study
Vivaldi’s "Concerto Op. 3 No. 6 in A Minor" (Peters) is a lively Baroque classic—perfect for advanced violinists seeking brilliant technique and expressive style.
Key Features:
• Iconic concerto, Peters edition
• L’estro Armonico favorite
• Piano reduction included
• Advanced level, recital-ready
Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons" (Bärenreiter, ed. Hogwood) presents all four concertos in a scholarly Urtext edition based on the Manchester manuscript—offering new insights and clarity for today’s violinists.
Key Features:
• Bärenreiter Urtext, violin & piano
• Manchester manuscript source
• Edited by Christopher Hogwood
• Advanced level, critical edition
