Chin, Twelve Marvellous Miniatures for String Orchestra
String ensemble pieces by renowned Brisbane composer, Stephen Chin. Includes all parts.
A set of especially fun, yet imaginative works that explore a wide range of melodic, rhythmic, expressive, and textural elements that will both excite and challenge young string players.
Monti’s “Czardas” for String Orchestra (with Piano Accompaniment) is a lively, folk-inspired showpiece featuring dramatic tempo shifts, expressive melodies, and spirited ensemble passages—guaranteed to captivate performers and audiences.
Key Features:
• Lively Hungarian dance rhythms
• Contrasts lyrical and virtuosic sections
• Exciting moments for all string players
• Ideal for concerts and festival performances
A dramatic Romantic concerto by Édouard Lalo, the Violin Concerto in F minor, Op. 20 combines lyrical passion with virtuosic brilliance. This Peters edition provides a practical violin and piano version for advanced performance.
Key Features:
• Powerful Romantic concerto
• Expressive and technically demanding
• Ideal for recital and competition
• Violin and piano reduction
• Peters edition
Mozart’s Concerto No. 2 in D Major, K211 (IMC) is a graceful and lively staple of the violin repertoire, blending classical charm, expressive melodies, and sparkling virtuosity—perfect for showcasing artistry and technique.
Key Features:
• Classical era favourite
• Lyrical and brilliant solo writing
• Three contrasting movements
• Excellent for recitals and competitions
Vitali’s "Chaconne in G minor" (Breitkopf) is a powerful Baroque showcase for advanced violinists, featuring dramatic variations and rich expressive colour.
Key Features:
• Breitkopf edition, clear and scholarly
• Expressive, technically demanding Baroque work
• Ideal for recitals, competitions, and study
• Includes a refined piano accompaniment
Eccles: Sonata in G minor for Violin and Piano by Henry Eccles is a distinguished Baroque sonata blending French refinement with Italian influence.
Key features
• Celebrated G minor Baroque sonata
• Includes the notable Corrente movement
• Ideal for stylistic Baroque interpretation
• Strong recital and pedagogical repertoire
A dramatic contemporary work by James MacMillan, After the Tryst combines Celtic lyricism with sweeping virtuosity. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it is a striking choice for advanced recital performance.
Key Features:
• Rhapsodic and expressive style
• Inspired by Scottish tradition
• Technically demanding violin writing.
• Rich piano accompaniment
• Boosey & Hawkes edition
Kreisler's Cadenza to Beethoven's Violin Concerto Op. 61 is a virtuosic, stylistically matched solo cadenza, ideal for advanced violinists preparing Beethoven’s masterpiece.
Key Features:
• By Fritz Kreisler
• For Beethoven Op. 61
• Solo violin cadenza
• Advanced level
• Excellent for performance and study
