

Kabalevski, Violin Concerto in C Op. 48 (Peters)
Much of Dmitri Kabalevski's music was composed expressly for children to play or to appeal to children. This cheerful and energetic violin concerto can be seen to meet both requirements. It was written in 1948 and was the first of three instrumental compositions that Kabalevski dedicated to the Soviet youth. It was first performed in the autumn in 1948 by Igor Bezrodny who was 18 at the time. Kabalevsky intended this to be an advanced study piece but one with more elegance than the usual student concertos. Following its premier by David Oistrakh, it has been performed by virtuosi along with the violin students for which it was intended.
Duo in D Minor, Op. 13 No. 5 by Franz Anton Hoffmeister is an expressive Classical chamber work for violin and viola that showcases elegant musical dialogue and refined craftsmanship.
Key Features:
• Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister
• For violin and viola
• Duo in D Minor, Op. 13 No. 5
• Classical chamber music repertoire
• Balanced writing for both violin and viola
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players
• Develops ensemble skills, phrasing, articulation, and musical expression
• Ideal for recitals, chamber music coaching, examinations, and conservatory study
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
New Violin Study School, op. 182 Vol.5 by Arthur Simrock is a comprehensive guide to help violinists improve their skills. The book includes a set of carefully selected studies arranged progressively to challenge players in the third position and studies that combine the first and third positions. It is published by Simrock and has 44 pages. The book features celebrated studies by renowned composers such as Bach, Paganini, and Mozart, among others, progressively arranged for students or virtuosos.