Leonard, Solo Op. 41 No. 3 for Violin & Piano

Beethoven Romances in G major Op. 40 and F major Op. 50 for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by G. Henle Verlag, are two lyrical masterpieces that showcase Beethoven’s most tender and expressive violin writing.

Key features

• Warm, singing melodic lines

• Emphasis on tone, phrasing, and expressive restraint

• Urtext clarity enabling personal musical voice

• Essential lyrical repertoire for violinists

Chausson: Poème Op. 25 for Violin by Ernest Chausson, edited by Peter Jost and published by G. Henle Verlag, is a cornerstone of the violin repertoire—an intensely expressive, free-form masterpiece conceived for lyrical depth rather than virtuoso display.

Key features

• A defining poetic statement for the violin

• Free, rhapsodic structure with soloistic introspection

• Emphasis on tone, rubato, and emotional nuance

• Essential repertoire for mature, expressive violinists

Amazing Solos, Violin and Keyboard. Arranged by Howard Harrison. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

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

Eugène Ysaÿe's Six Sonatas, Op. 27 for Solo Violin is one of the most significant collections in the unaccompanied violin repertoire. Published by Schott Frères, these masterworks combine extraordinary technical demands with deep musical expression and are considered essential repertoire for advanced violinists.

Key Features:

• Composed by Eugène Ysaÿe

• Complete Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27

• Published by Schott Frères

• Written for unaccompanied violin

• Dedicated to famous violin virtuosos

• Features advanced technical and interpretive challenges.

• Includes a Posthumous Étude for Solo Violin

• Essential solo violin repertoire

• Suitable for advanced and professional players

• A landmark work alongside Bach's solo sonatas and Paganini's caprices

Carse: Progressive Violin Studies Book 2 by Adam Carse, published by Stainer & Bell, is a well-balanced continuation of Carse’s classic method, strengthening technique while keeping musicality at the center of violin study.

Key features

• Gradual, confidence-building technical progression

• Emphasis on coordination, tone, and control

• Musically shaped studies, not mechanical drills

• Ideal for early-intermediate violinists

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