Delve into the expressive depth and elegant phrasing of the Baroque era with Antonio Vivaldi’s "Sonata in G Minor for Violin," presented in the International Music Company (IMC) edition. This evocative sonata highlights Vivaldi’s gift for lyrical melodies, rhythmic variety, and inventive harmonic progressions. Featuring a series of contrasting movements, the sonata offers violinists opportunities to explore both expressive cantabile lines and lively dance rhythms, making it a rewarding choice for recitals, competitions, and study. The IMC edition is known for its clear, performer-friendly notation and a supportive piano reduction, ensuring an accessible experience for advanced students and professionals alike. A staple of Baroque repertoire, this sonata is perfect for violinists seeking to enrich their programs with Vivaldi’s distinctive voice.
Key Features:
Vivaldi’s Sonata in G Minor for violin and piano
IMC edition with clear, practical notation
Contrasting lyrical and dance-inspired movements
Suitable for advanced students and professionals
Excellent for recitals, competitions, and Baroque study
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
Delight in Vivaldi’s Concerto in F major for Three Violins (RV 551), available in the EMB edition with piano reduction. Edited by Pál Károlyi, this score features dynamic parts for three solo violins plus strings and harpsichord, making it an engaging choice for Baroque ensembles and performers.
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 "Autumn" Concerto (EMB) from The Four Seasons is a lively Baroque favourite—perfect for advanced violinists seeking expressive and technical brilliance.
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.
Vivaldi’s "Winter" Concerto (Peters) from The Four Seasons is a dramatic Baroque favorite—perfect for advanced violinists seeking expressive and technical brilliance.
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.