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 Violin and Piano (Fisher) is a dynamic, folk-inspired favourite featuring dramatic tempo shifts, lively rhythms, and virtuosic violin passages—an ideal choice for captivating performances.
Key Features:
• Iconic Hungarian dance style
• Brilliant solo and piano interplay
• Contrasts lyrical and energetic sections
• Great for recitals and encores
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
Dvořák: Romanze in F minor Op. 11 for Violin is a lyrical Romantic masterpiece presented in a reliable Urtext edition by Antonín Dvořák.
Key features
• Singing, expressive violin writing
• Scholarly Henle Urtext text
• Ideal recital repertoire
• Focus on tonal warmth and nuance
Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Violin, KV525 (Peters) delivers the charm and energy of the famous serenade in a solo violin version perfect for performance or study.
Key Features:
• Iconic melodies for solo violin
• Accessible and elegant arrangement
• Reliable Peters edition
• Ideal for recitals and lessons
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
Charles Wuorinen's 6 Pieces for Violin is a fascinating collection of contemporary solo violin works that showcases the expressive depth and technical possibilities of modern violin performance. Published by Edition Peters, this collection is ideal for advanced violinists seeking to explore contemporary repertoire.
Key Features:
• Composed by Charles Wuorinen
• Six contemporary pieces for solo violin
• Published by Edition Peters
• Explores modern musical techniques and expression
• Develops advanced technical and rhythmic skills
• Suitable for advanced students and professionals
• Ideal for contemporary music performance
• Expands modern violin repertoire
• Excellent resource for study and recital preparation
A reflective contemporary work by Aaron Jay Kernis, Air features lyrical violin writing and gentle harmonic color. This Hal Leonard edition offers a graceful addition to modern recital repertoire.
Key Features:
• Expressive modern style
• Lyrical melodic writing
• Ideal for recital performance
• Hal Leonard edition
Beethoven Romances in G major Op. 40 and F major Op. 50 for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, published by G. Henle Verlag, are two lyrical masterpieces that showcase Beethoven’s most tender and expressive violin writing.
Key features
• Warm, singing melodic lines
• Emphasis on tone, phrasing, and expressive restraint
• Urtext clarity enabling personal musical voice
• Essential lyrical repertoire for violinists
