Fingering, dynamic markings and bowings by Rados Dezso
Philip Bone (music historian) is quoted as saying that the "thirty six caprices for the violin, rank equally with the classical studies of Kreutzer and Rode, and, apart from their usefulness, are not without merit as compositions"
Bring Mozart’s Concerto in D Major K218 for violin to life with this expertly crafted Breitkopf & Härtel edition — a top pick for discerning musicians.
Key Features:
• Violin part with clear piano reduction
• Scholarly editing by Cliff Eisen
• Virtuosic cadenzas by Andrew Manze
• Informed by historical performance practice
A dramatic Baroque work by Pietro Antonio Locatelli, the Sonata in G minor combines expressive depth with virtuosic brilliance. Suitable for violin or viola, it is a compelling addition to Baroque repertoire.
Key Features:
• Italian Baroque style
• Technically demanding passages
• Suitable for violin or viola
• Ideal for recital performance
Mozart’s Violin Concerto in B-flat Major (Peters) shines with youthful energy, lyrical elegance, and a performer-friendly score—perfect for study, recitals, and technical growth.
Key Features:
• Reliable Peters edition
• Lively, expressive solo passages
• Ideal for developing violinists
• Great for recitals and auditions
Milhaud’s “Sonatine for Violin and Cello” is a vibrant, modern chamber duet that showcases expressive melodies, rhythmic inventiveness, and the dynamic interplay between two instruments. Perfect for advanced performers, this piece invites players to explore a range of moods and colours, making it a standout choice for recitals or chamber music programs.
Key Features:
• Composer: Darius Milhaud
• Three-movement structure
• Playful, rhythmic dialogues
• Distinctive sound colours
• Invites creative interpretation
Elgar: Nimrod for Violin and Piano by Edward Elgar presents one of the most moving melodies in English music, arranged for intimate violin and piano performance.
Key features
• Broad, noble Romantic expression
• Demands tonal warmth and phrasing control
• Ideal for solemn or reflective programs
• Timeless and emotionally powerful
Kreisler's Cadenza to Beethoven's Violin Concerto Op. 61 is a virtuosic, stylistically matched solo cadenza, ideal for advanced violinists preparing Beethoven’s masterpiece.
Key Features:
• By Fritz Kreisler
• For Beethoven Op. 61
• Solo violin cadenza
• Advanced level
• Excellent for performance and study
Carse: Violin School of Progressive Studies Book 4 by Adam Carse, published by Stainer & Bell, is an advanced method volume that solidifies technique and prepares violinists for serious repertoire study.
Key features
• Advanced technical consolidation
• Emphasis on control, coordination, and musical discipline
• Bridges method work and concert repertoire
• Essential preparation for higher-level etudes
Adaptable Trios for Strings - Violin Trio arranged & composed by Arcari/Putnam
