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
Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, based on the Prelude in C major from Johann Sebastian Bach and presented here in an arrangement for violin and piano published by Schott Music, is one of the most beloved sacred melodies in Western music; floating a serene, vocal-inspired violin line above Bach’s timeless harmonic foundation, this piece invites the performer to focus on purity of tone, expressive legato, and heartfelt simplicity, creating a moment of calm devotion and luminous beauty that resonates deeply with audiences in both concert and ceremonial settings.
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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
This Bärenreiter Urtext edition presents all of Mendelssohn’s violin sonatas, with facsimiles and expert commentary—an essential resource for study and performance.
Key Features:
• Complete Mendelssohn violin sonatas
• Urtext and fingered violin parts
• Moderate technical level
• Bärenreiter edition
Old Masters for Young Players, Book 1 for Violin, published by Schott Music, is an inspiring beginner collection that introduces young violinists to the music of the great classical masters in an accessible and musically rewarding way.
Key features
• Real classical music for young players
• Develops style, phrasing, and musical taste early
• Encouraging and confidence-building repertoire
• A classic starting point for serious violin study
Contents: H. Purcell: Air • C. W. Gluck: Andante cantabile • J. P. Rameau: La Villageoise • G. F. Händel: Air • J. A. Hasse: 2 Dances • J. B. Lully: Gavotte and Musette • J. M. Leclair: Sarabande • J. S. Bach: 2 Minuets • L. v. Beethoven: Liebeslied • G. Tartini: Sarabande • G. B. Buononcini: Rondeau • R. Schumann: Erinnerung
