Explore Saint-Saëns’ Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 in this IMC edition for violin and piano. Praised for its melodic second movement and dramatic contrasts, this three-movement masterpiece is ideal for advanced violinists.
Key Features:
• IMC edition with piano reduction
• Faithful to the original orchestral score
• Features lyrical, virtuosic, and dramatic passages
• Excellent for advanced recitals and auditions
Leonard, Solo Op. 41 No 2. for Violin & Piano
Composed by Hubert Leonard. With Standard notation. Opus 41, Number 2. Gerard Billaudot Editeur #514-80099. Published by Gerard Billaudot Editeur (PR.514800990).
Kreisler's Variationen (Schott) is a captivating set of themes and variations for advanced violinists, full of expressive character and technical challenge.
Key Features:
• Composer: Fritz Kreisler
• For violin and piano
• Advanced level
• Elegant Viennese style
• Perfect for a recital performance
Carse: Violin School of Progressive Studies Book 3 by Adam Carse, published by Stainer & Bell, is a pivotal intermediate volume that strengthens technique while preserving Carse’s emphasis on musical understanding.
Key features
• Builds secure intermediate-level technique
• Focus on coordination, intonation, and control
• Bridges elementary studies and advanced repertoire
• Essential step in the Carse progression
Chopin: Two Nocturnes arranged for Violin by Frédéric Chopin, transcribed by Pablo de Sarasate, presents two timeless nocturnes in beautifully lyrical violin arrangements.
Key features
• Features Chopin’s most beloved nocturnes
• Lyrical, expressive, and vocally inspired
• Refined Sarasate violin artistry
• Elegant recital and encore repertoire
Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano, Book 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by Verlag, presents Beethoven’s violin sonatas at a more dramatic and expressive stage of his creative evolution.
Key features
• Greater emotional depth and contrast
• Strengthens true violin–piano dialogue
• Demands increased interpretative maturity
• Essential middle-period Beethoven repertoire
Mozart’s “Sonatas for Violin and Piano Vol. 1” (Peters) is a rich collection of nine essential chamber works, blending lyrical melodies, elegant interplay, and Classical style—an inspiring resource for violinists and pianists alike.
Key Features:
• Nine diverse sonatas in one volume
• Beautiful balance of violin and piano parts
• Perfect for chamber music study and performance
• Includes favourites like K. 301, K. 304, and K. 376
Bring Mozart’s Concerto in D Major K218 for violin to life with this expertly crafted Breitkopf & Härtel edition — a top pick for discerning musicians.
Key Features:
• Violin part with clear piano reduction
• Scholarly editing by Cliff Eisen
• Virtuosic cadenzas by Andrew Manze
• Informed by historical performance practice
