Forgotten Metaphor was written for violin and piano in 1995/96. Jirasek dedicated the work to Paul Chou and Paul Salerni.
Jan Jirasek is a Czech composer and actor. He studied composition at the Janáček Academy of Musical Art in Brno with Professor Zdenek Zouhar. He has worked as a music editor and producer at Czech Radio. In 2000, he was awarded the prestigious film music prize (The Czech Lion Award) for the music he composed for the film Wild Flowers. He also won this in 1997 with the film An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World.
Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Violin, KV525 (Schott) captures the lively charm of the orchestral masterpiece in a solo violin setting, ideal for performances and study.
Key Features:
• Famous themes for solo violin
• Lively, elegant arrangement
• User-friendly Schott edition
• Great for lessons and recitals
A lyrical favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Berceuse, Op. 16 offers graceful Romantic warmth and melodic beauty. This Hamelle edition includes both violin–piano and cello–piano versions, providing flexible performance options.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic miniature
• Includes violin and cello versions
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Hamelle edition
Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, KV216 (Barenreiter) delights with lyrical elegance, sparkling virtuosity, and graceful interplay—an essential work for any advancing violinist.
Key Features:
• Reliable Barenreiter edition
• Lyrical and lively solo part
• Three contrasting movements
• Great for recitals, auditions, and study
Wieniawski's Scherzo-Tarantella, Op. 16, is a thrilling, technically demanding concert work that combines playful scherzo elements with the fiery energy of a tarantella. This edition from International Music Company, edited by Zino Francescatti, is ideal for advanced violinists seeking a brilliant recital or competition piece.
Key Features:
• Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
• Includes Scherzo-Tarantella, Op. 16
• For violin and piano
• Published by International Music Company
• Edited by Zino Francescatti
• Virtuosic Romantic repertoire work
• Features brilliant technique and energetic rhythms
• Ideal for recitals, competitions, and performances
• Suitable for advanced and professional players
• A classic violin showpiece by Wieniawski
A charming and lyrical favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Sicilienne, Op. 78 combines flowing melody with rich harmonic color. Edited by Wolfgang Birtel with fingering and bowing by Maria Egelhof, this Hamelle edition is ideal for recital and expressive performance.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic miniature
• Graceful siciliano character
• Includes detailed fingering and bowing
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Hamelle edition
Mozart’s Concerto No. 2 in D Major, K211 (IMC) is a graceful and lively staple of the violin repertoire, blending classical charm, expressive melodies, and sparkling virtuosity—perfect for showcasing artistry and technique.
Key Features:
• Classical era favourite
• Lyrical and brilliant solo writing
• Three contrasting movements
• Excellent for recitals and competitions
Copland: Sonata for Violin and Piano by Aaron Copland, published by Boosey & Hawkes, is a defining American sonata marked by clarity, modern harmony, and expressive restraint.
Key features
• Major 20th-century violin sonata
• Clean textures and spacious sound world
• Balanced, equal chamber dialogue
• Ideal for serious recital repertoire
Edwards: White Cockatoo, Spirit Dance for Violin by Ross Edwards is a vivid contemporary solo work inspired by the movement and spirit of the white cockatoo.
Key features
• Nature-inspired modern composition
• Rhythmic vitality and expressive contrast
• Ideal contemporary recital piece
• Demands tonal color and rhythmic control
