

Leonard, Solo Op. 41 No. 3 for Violin & Piano
Composed by Hubert Leonard. With Standard notation. Opus 41, Number 3. Gerard Billaudot Editeur #514-80099. Published by Gerard Billaudot Editeur (PR.514800990).
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
A trusted beginner method by Markham Lee, The Fiddle and I introduces essential violin skills through progressive exercises and tuneful pieces.
Key Features:
• Beginner-friendly structure
• Develops core violin technique
• Encourages musical expression
• Ideal for early-stage students
The Doflein Method Volume III: The Second and Third Positions develops confident shifting into second and third positions through musically engaging studies and duets.
Key features
• Structured training in positional shifting
• Introduces trills, harmonics, and half position
• Reinforces minor tonalities
• Combines technique with ensemble practice
Bridge: Moto Perpetuo for Violin and Piano by Frank Bridge, published by Stainer & Bell, is a brilliant perpetual-motion showpiece that celebrates speed, clarity, and virtuoso flair.
Key features
• Fast, energetic, and brilliantly articulated
• Showcases agility and bow control
• Perfect for encores and recital highlights
• A compact virtuoso favorite with instant appeal
Composed in 2003 by Henryk Górecki, For Jasiunia, Op. 79 is a set of three tender miniatures dedicated to the composer’s grandson. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it offers intimate lyricism and quiet emotional depth.
Key Features:
• Three affectionate contemporary pieces
• Gentle and reflective character
• Ideal for recital performance
• Boosey & Hawkes edition
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