

Twelve Easy Pieces for Violin & Piano by Gliere (Simrock)
The Pieces in this volume include the following
1 Prelude, 2 Valse, 3 Romance, 4 Chanson populaire, 5 Caprice, 6 Etude, 7 Air, 8 Impromptu, 9 Mazurka, 10 Intermezzo, 11 Nocturne and 12 Scherzo
Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) was a Soviet composer of Polish and German heritage. His compositions were noted as incorporating elements of the folk music from eastern Soviet republics. He had great influence on younger Soviet composers. His students included Aram Khachaturian, Nikolay Myaskovsky and Sergei Prokofiev
Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major Op. 78 by Johannes Brahms, published by Bärenreiter, is Brahms’s most poetic violin sonata, presented in a groundbreaking Urtext edition that reveals the work’s lyrical unity and historical expressive intent.
Key features
• The celebrated “Rain Sonata”, rich in atmosphere and memory
• Song-inspired Romantic lyricism and poetic continuity
• Exceptional insight into historical performance practice
• Essential repertoire for thoughtful, mature chamber musicians
Albéniz Tango for Violin or Viola and Piano by Isaac Albéniz, arranged by Watson Forbes, is a richly expressive Spanish character piece that rewards lyrical playing and rhythmic freedom.
Key features
• Warm, sensuous Spanish character
• Ideal for expressive tone and phrasing
• Works beautifully for violin or viola
• A charming and atmospheric recital miniature
Sculthorpe, Irkanda I for Violin Alone(Faber)
Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, based on music by Johann Sebastian Bach, and published by Schott Music, is a timeless sacred classic that highlights the violin’s singing voice and expressive purity.
Key features
• Lyrical, vocal-inspired violin writing
• Calm, prayerful, and emotionally resonant
• Ideal for sacred and ceremonial performances
• A universally loved and deeply moving classic