Old Masters For Young Players Bk 1 For Violin (Schott)

Old Masters for Young Players, Book 1 for Violin, published by Schott Music, is a thoughtfully curated introduction to the great composers of the Baroque and Classical eras, designed to let young violinists encounter masterworks at an early and rewarding stage; by presenting carefully adapted pieces from composers such as Bach, Handel, Mozart, and their contemporaries, this volume allows students to develop musical taste, stylistic awareness, and expressive confidence while playing genuine classical music rather than simplified exercises.

Key features:

• Introduces young players to real masterpieces, not just study material
• Encourages early understanding of Baroque and Classical style, phrasing, and articulation
• Builds musical confidence through short, well-shaped pieces with clear character
• Helps students develop musical storytelling and expression from the very beginning
• Ideal for cultivating good taste, tone, and stylistic awareness alongside technique
• A motivating bridge between elementary studies and more advanced classical repertoire

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