Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Book 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Verlag, presents Beethoven’s violin sonatas at a more dramatic and expressive stage of his creative evolution.
Key features
• Greater emotional depth and contrast
• Strengthens true violin–piano dialogue
• Demands increased interpretative maturity
• Essential middle-period Beethoven repertoire
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 playful and inspiring beginner collection by Aleksander Igudesman, In My Garden features enjoyable teaching and concert pieces for elementary violin and piano. Published by Universal Edition, it makes early learning creative and fun.
Key Features:
• Elementary-level repertoire
• Teacher–student duets
• Creative and engaging style
• Ideal for lessons and beginner recitals
• Universal Edition
This brilliant selection of ancient pieces is arranged by Edward Huws Jones for intermediate level violin with simple piano accompaniment.
Chopin: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in G minor Op. 65 by Frédéric Chopin, published by G. Henle Verlag, is a powerful late-Romantic chamber masterpiece of depth, lyricism, and expressive dialogue.
Key features
• Chopin’s most important chamber work
• Intense cello–piano partnership
• Dramatic and lyrical in equal measure
• Essential repertoire for advanced chamber musicians
