Carnival of the Fingers by Markl is a spirited suite for violin and piano, designed to develop advanced technique through lively character pieces. An excellent addition to recital or study repertoire, published by Schott.
Key Features:
• Technical and expressive focus
• Lively, varied pieces
• Suitable for advanced students
• Schott edition
Wieniawski, Scherzo Tarentelle Op. 16 for Violin (Peters)...
Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (Peters) is a lyrical and virtuosic masterpiece for violin, presented in a reliable edition for performance and study.
Key Features:
• Romantic violin concerto
• Lyrical and technical
• Peters edition
• For advanced players and students
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
Mozart’s 6 Sonatas for Violin and Piano KV 55–60 (Breitkopf & Härtel) are captivating works with uncertain authorship, offering expressive Classical style and intriguing historical context.
Key Features:
• Six violin and piano sonatas
• Authorship not fully authenticated
• Includes historical notes on provenance
• Great for curious performers and scholars
A dramatic and lyrical chamber sonata by John Ireland, the Violin Sonata No. 2 in A minor combines intensity with poetic expression. A compelling choice for advanced recital performance.
Key Features:
• Powerful British sonata
• Rich harmony and sweeping melody
• Advanced technical demands
• Ideal for concert repertoire
A lively and approachable concerto by Ferdinand Küchler, the Concertino in D major, Op. 15 introduces young players to Classical concerto style. This Bosworth edition is ideal for student performance and examinations.
Key Features:
• Accessible student concerto
• Clear Classical style
• Builds essential violin technique
• Perfect for recitals and exams
• Bosworth edition
