Leonard, Solo Op. 41 No. 2 for Violin & Piano

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

A graceful and lyrical favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Sicilienne, Op. 78 blends flowing melody with rich Romantic harmonies. Revised and edited by Tomislav Butorac, this edition offers a refined and practical recital piece.

Key Features:

• Famous Romantic miniature

• Elegant siciliano character

• Revised by Tomislav Butorac

• Ideal for recital and encores

• Butorac edition

Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Book 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Verlag, presents Beethoven’s early violin sonatas, where true violin–piano partnership and expressive individuality first come into focus.

Key features

• Establishes equality between violin and piano

• Combines Classical elegance with emerging Beethovenian drama

• Ideal foundation for Beethoven chamber-music study

• Essential early repertoire for serious violinists

A dazzling recital favorite by Jenő Hubay, the Bolero combines fiery rhythm with virtuosic brilliance. This Bosworth edition offers a vibrant and exciting performance piece for violin and piano.

Key Features:

• Fiery Spanish-inspired character

• Brilliant violin virtuosity

• Ideal for recital performance

• Bosworth edition

Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218 (Barenreiter), is a radiant Classical masterpiece featuring graceful melodies, lively rhythms, and virtuosic passages—perfect for showcasing artistry and technique.

Key Features:

• Clear, reliable Barenreiter edition

• Lyrical and sparkling solo writing

• Three contrasting movements

• Great for recitals and auditions

Carse: Fiddle Fancies – Seven Short Pieces for Violin and Piano by Adam Carse is a charming collection of short violin pieces that celebrate character, imagination, and musical fun.

Key features

• Seven engaging character pieces

• Emphasis on expression and storytelling

• Ideal for students and light recital use

• Accessible, enjoyable, and musically rewarding

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

Carse: Preliminary Violin Exercises – Open Strings & First Position by Adam Carse is a classic beginner’s method that builds strong, musical fundamentals from the very first notes.

Key features

• Focus on tone, bow control, and first position

• Encourages good habits from the start

• Clear, logical, and teacher-approved

• Essential foundation material for young violinists