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
Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (Schirmer) offers a beautifully arranged violin and piano version of the Romantic masterpiece—ideal for study and performance.
Key Features:
• Romantic concerto reduction
• Lyrical, expressive, and virtuosic
• Schirmer edition
• Great for practice and concerts
A charming beginner concerto by Ferdinand Küchler, the Concertino in G major, Op. 11 introduces young players to Classical style and concerto form. This Bosworth edition is perfect for student recitals and examinations.
Key Features:
• Accessible student concerto
• Melodic and stylistically clear
• Ideal first concerto
• Bosworth edition
A fiery concerto masterpiece by Aram Khachaturian, the Violin Concerto in D minor blends folk-inspired energy with Romantic lyricism. This Boosey & Hawkes violin and piano edition is ideal for advanced performance preparation.
Key Features:
• Vibrant 20th-century concerto
• Virtuosic and expressive writing
• Folk-influenced character
• Ideal for recital and competition
• Boosey & Hawkes edition
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
Charles Wuorinen's 6 Pieces for Violin is a fascinating collection of contemporary solo violin works that showcases the expressive depth and technical possibilities of modern violin performance. Published by Edition Peters, this collection is ideal for advanced violinists seeking to explore contemporary repertoire.
Key Features:
• Composed by Charles Wuorinen
• Six contemporary pieces for solo violin
• Published by Edition Peters
• Explores modern musical techniques and expression
• Develops advanced technical and rhythmic skills
• Suitable for advanced students and professionals
• Ideal for contemporary music performance
• Expands modern violin repertoire
• Excellent resource for study and recital preparation
Milhaud’s “Sonatine for Violin and Cello” is a vibrant, modern chamber duet that showcases expressive melodies, rhythmic inventiveness, and the dynamic interplay between two instruments. Perfect for advanced performers, this piece invites players to explore a range of moods and colours, making it a standout choice for recitals or chamber music programs.
Key Features:
• Composer: Darius Milhaud
• Three-movement structure
• Playful, rhythmic dialogues
• Distinctive sound colours
• Invites creative interpretation
Vitali, Chaconne in G minor for Violin and Piano (Peters) is a powerful Baroque showcase for advanced violinists, featuring dramatic variations and rich expressive colour.
Key Features:
• Expressive, technically demanding Baroque work
• Ideal for recitals, competitions, and study
• Includes a refined piano accompaniment
