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.
Leonard, Solo Op. 41 No. 5 for Violin & Piano
Composed by Hubert Leonard. With Standard notation. Opus 41, Number 5. Gerard Billaudot Editeur #514-80099. Published by Gerard Billaudot Editeur (PR.514800990).
Composed in 2003 by Henryk Górecki, For Jasiunia, Op. 79 is a set of three tender miniatures dedicated to the composer’s grandson. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it offers intimate lyricism and quiet emotional depth.
Key Features:
• Three affectionate contemporary pieces
• Gentle and reflective character
• Ideal for recital performance
• Boosey & Hawkes edition
Mozart’s Violin Concerto in B-flat Major (Peters) shines with youthful energy, lyrical elegance, and a performer-friendly score—perfect for study, recitals, and technical growth.
Key Features:
• Reliable Peters edition
• Lively, expressive solo passages
• Ideal for developing violinists
• Great for recitals and auditions
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
Vitali, Chaconne in G minor for Violin and Piano (Peters) is a powerful Baroque showcase for advanced violinists, featuring dramatic variations and rich expressive colour.
Key Features:
• Expressive, technically demanding Baroque work
• Ideal for recitals, competitions, and study
• Includes a refined piano accompaniment
Kreisler's Recitativo and Scherzo Caprice, Op. 6, is a dramatic, unaccompanied violin showpiece that uniquely blends free-form expression with technical brilliance—perfect for advanced solo performances.
Key Features:
• By Fritz Kreisler
• For solo violin (no accompaniment)
• Advanced level
• Expressive and virtuosic
• Great for competitions and recitals
A groundbreaking chamber masterpiece by Gabriel Fauré, the Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 blends bold innovation with lyrical refinement. Published by Breitkopf & Härtel, it stands as one of the great Romantic sonatas for violin and piano.
Key Features:
• Acclaimed by Camille Saint-Saëns
• Innovative harmony and rhythm
• Passionate and lyrical contrasts
• Major recital repertoire work
• Breitkopf & Härtel edition
