

Chanson de Matin Opus 15 No 2 by Elgar (Edition Butorac)
for violin and piano
Edited by Tomislav Butorac
Chanson was composed originally in this form for violin and piano but was also orchestrated by the composer. It was first published in 1899, however it is thought to have been written earlier in 1889 or 1890. Chanson de matin is a companion piece to Sir Elgar's work Chanson de Nuit. It is a very popular composition due to its fresh melodic appeal.
Jakob Dont, a Viennese violin pedagogue, wrote the 24 "Études et Caprices", Op. 35, which are violin solos without accompaniment and are considered essential classics. Published in 1880, the pieces consist of 48 pages and are edited by H. Berkley at a very advanced level. The etudes have been reworked by violinists such as Carl Flesch, Max Rostal, and Ivan Galamian in numerous new editions throughout the twentieth century.