Pachelbel Canon for Violin Arr. Thomas

Vanhal, Sonata in B flat major Op. 30 No 1 for Violin (Doblinger)...

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

Duo in G Major, Op. 13 No. 6 by Franz Anton Hoffmeister is a beautifully crafted work for violin and viola that highlights the elegance and balance of Classical chamber music.

Key Features:

• Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister

• For violin and viola

• Duo in G Major, Op. 13 No. 6

• Classical chamber music for two equal voices

• Bright, lyrical, and engaging musical writing

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

• Develops ensemble playing, articulation, phrasing, and musical communication

• Ideal for recitals, chamber music performances, examinations, and conservatory study

• Encourages stylistic understanding of the Classical era

• An excellent addition to the violin and viola chamber music repertoire

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

Paul Harris, Improve Your Sight-Reading! for Violin Grades 1-8 (Book 7 applies to Grade 7 and Grade 8). Published by Faber Music.