Für Violine und Orchester Op. 64-Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto op. 64 is a key work of the 19th century adhering to the classical style of Beethoven while pointing the way to the romantic ethos of Brahms. It has long been known that Mendelssohn performed the work with three soloists in succession: Ferdinand David who worked closely with the composer during its composition and played it at the premi?re; the ‘child prodigy’ Joseph Joachim; and Hubert L?onard a young Belgian virtuoso about whom little is known.As proof sheets for the Violin Concerto in E minor were long considered lost it could be described as somewhat of a sensation when proofs for the soloviolin part resurfaced together with a letter from Mendelssohn to L?onard.The letter informs us that the composer invited L?onard to his home in Frankfurt in order to make his acquaintance. It was already known that Mendelssohn had given proof sheets to David; now we know that he also gave some to L?onard.The recently discovered proofs reveal how L?onard played the concerto with Mendelssohn on that memorable evening in February 1845. Besides containing bowing marks and fingering they also show how L?onard executed shifts of position and where he employed open strings. Furthermore modifications made to dynamic markings and additional legato bowing are shown.It is safe to assume that all of this was done with Mendelssohn’s approval. That the young violinist made a positive impression on the composer is confirmed in the latter’s correspondence following their joint performance. Mendelssohn is full of praise for L?onard’s playing and offers to lend his support in finding employment in Germany.This revised edition of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto (only the orchestral parts remain unchanged) includes a separate booklet on performance practice.The editor Clive Brown is an acknowledged expert on Romantic performance practice.- New source situation owing to recently rediscovered proofs- Revised Urtext edition- With a separate booklet on performance practice (BA9060) (Eng/Ger)- Full score in the revised early and late (popular) versions (BA9099)

Music Minus One Violin-This album contains two of the Romantic Era's neglected treasures. Henryk Wieniawski though little known today was a potent figure in the 19th century an almost unparalleled virtuoso violinist and a respected composer. His D minor concerto op. 22 was premiered in St. Petersburg in 1862 and is a Romantic-era treasure. Pablo de Sarasate's 'Zigeunerweisen' ('Gypsy ways') is a wonderful fantasia on Romany themes composed in 1878. Both of these concerti are wonderful and often overlooked. But take our advice and discover them - they will not disappoint! Contains a printed score and a compact disc featuring both concerti in split-channel stereo with the violinist on the rightchannel then again in a stereo accompaniment version minus the solo violin part. Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn

Classical And Romantic Pieces For Violin And Piano Book 2 is a wonderful collection of pieces for Violin and Piano which are between grades 3 and 4 in standard. These pieces will provide both an enjoyable challenge and an enrichment to the repertoire of the progressing violinist.The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert.

Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Max Bruch's sumptuous Romantic masterpiece has remained an audience favorite since it was published in 1868. Its dedicatee the great violinist Joseph Joachim had considerable input and as in the Brahms concerto his contributions add to its unstoppable lustre. In typical three-movement form it is a spectacularly lush concerto of the highest order and its intoxicating spell usually takes a firm grip on even the most jaded cynics. Guaranteed to please both player and audience! Contains a printed score and a compact disc featuring the concerto in split-channel stereo withthe violinist on the right channel; then again in a stereo accompaniment version minus the solo violin part.

Music Minus One Violin Deluxe 2-CD Set-Tchaikovsky's soaring magnificent violin concerto is one of the summits of the literature and one which every aspiring virtuoso needs to learn. Highly recommended it is truly inspiring music in the great Russian Romantic tradition. Now includes two newly remastered play-along CDs including a slower-tempo practice version. Contains a printed score and a compact disc featuring the concerto in split-channel stereo with the violinist on the right channel then again in a stereo accompaniment version minus the solo violin part. Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn

Composed and arranged by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason this beautiful romantic waltz is the title cut of their critically acclaimed CD on Angel Records. This melody has become one of their most requested tunes in concert. Perfectfor weddings this carefully prepared violin solo or duet arrangement with piano accompaniment presents the theme 3 times through beginning in G and modulating D. The piano/violin score also includes suggested guitar chords. Thearrangement accurately captures the rhythms harmonies and chord voicings of Jay and Molly's concert and recorded performances. Convenient pull-out parts are provided for the violinists. Jay Ungar is nationally recognized forhaving composed and performed Ashokan Farewell the theme of the PBS series 'The Civil War.' The Lover's Waltz is also available in a solo piano edition be Molly Mason.

Lotus Land was undoubtedly the work for which Scott is best known. Written in 1905 Lotus Land achieved great popularity and was arranged for a vast array of instruments. It is a dreamy impressionistic piece and extremely innovative for its era. Cyril Scott was a British composer active from the very late 19th century and through the 20th whose work could be termed late Romantic with elements of impressionism with free use of exotic harmonies. Scott was an extremely prolific composer who left more than four hundred works ranging from symphonies operas and concertos to many works for smaller ensembles solo instruments and short songs.Virtuoso Violinist Fritz Kreislerwas the premier Violinist of his day and some believe the greatest Violinist of all time. In addition to his original compositions Kreisler often transcribed or arranged the work of other composers.

Interm. Pieces by Bach Beethoven Corelli Dancla Mozart Sarasate Schubert Schumann Vivaldi-With two CDs of performances and accompaniments. Baroque Classical and Romantic violin solos suitable for the intermediate student violinist. The two enhanced CDs include performances and accompaniments of each piece and can also be used in computers to adjust the tempo. Content - Bach J.S.: Allegro from Sonata in B minor - Beethoven: Andante Scherzoso from Sonata op. 23 - Beethoven: Scherzo from Sonata op. 30 no. 2 - Corelli: Preludio and Allemanda from Sonata in E minor op. 5 no. 8 - Dancla: Air varie on a theme by Donizetti op. 89 no. 4 - Mozart: Adagio and Allegro from Sonata K.379 - Sarasate: Playera from Spanish Dances op.23 - Schubert: Finale from Sonatina op. 137 no. 3 - Schumann R: Phantasiestück op. 73 - Vivaldi: Largo from Winter (The Four Seasons)

Music Minus One Violin-Sibelius' 20th-century masterpiece is unique in its beauty and is a favorite in concert halls worldwide with its Scandinavian Romantic themes. A must for the serious violinist! Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel) then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Vienna Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Franz Litschauer

für Violine und Klavier-A collection of 19 Preludes for Violin with Piano accompaniment by Russian-born composer Dmitri Shostakovich. After an initial period of writing avant-garde works Shostakovich wrote primarily in the Romantic idiom drawing on the influence of Mahler however he still combined atonality and at times tone rows.

Klavierauszug-The Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G major was written in 1802 and published in 1803 as opus 40 while the earlier Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F major was written in1798 but not published until 1805 as opus 50 leading to some confusion as to the actual chronology. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 1827) was a German composer and pianist and arguably the most famous composer ofall time. He was the last great figure of the Classical era and helped pave the way for the Romantic style that followed. His compositions include 9 Symphonies 5 Piano Concertos 1 Violin Concerto 32 Piano Sonatas and 16String Quartets.

These extracts from the Classical/Romantic and Twentieth Century concert repertoire reveal the tricks of the trade. The Orchestral Violinist distills Rodney Friend's expertise by assembling extracts from each work as self-contained studies. Detailed fingerings have been applied and workable bowings are reproduced in solving all of the technical problems faced by the player.

Technique Flies High! is an exciting book of new performance studies for the intermediate to advanced level of violinist. In using baroque romantic contemporary and folk styles these studies makes these studies ideal for unaacompanied concert repertoire. The book includes practice and performance tips to guide the student and outlines the technical and musical goals. The grade standard is approximately 6-8.

Brahms composed his ?Violin Sonata In A Major? during the summer of 1886. The work quickly became part of the standard repertoire and has remained so until today. It is presented here in a fine Bärenreiter Urtext edition and comes with an unmarked Urtext part as well as a second part marked with fingering and bowing by Clive Brown which are based on the practices of Brahms? contemporaries.An important part of this edition is the extensive preface. Firstly it informs about the works? origins its compositional process pre-publication performances its publication history as well as early reception. Truly remarkable is theunique Performance Practice Commentary. Here the editors take the premise that already a few decades after Brahms? death a widening gulf developed between the composer?s expectations and the performance practices of the early 20th century. In a very concrete and practical way the editors summarize some of the key issues in understanding Brahms? notation with regard to rhythm and timing dynamics and accentuation dots and strokes slurring and non legato Piano pedalling and overholding Piano arpeggiation and dislocation string instrument fingering string instrument harmonics and vibrato. In this way the edition offers an exciting and often surprising insight in Romantic musical interpretation.A pioneering Urtext edition.With an unmarked Urtext part.With a second part including fingering and bowing based on the practices of Joseph Joachim and other contemporaries of Brahms.With an extensive Performance Practice Commentary.For further information on Romantic performance practice we recommend: ?Performance Practices in Johannes Brahms? Chamber Music? text booklet BA 9600.

2-CD Set-Performed by Anna Reider violin Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov The great composer/virtuoso Henryk Wieniawski wrote this concerto in 1853 at the age of 18. But it reflects an astounding musical maturity. In particular this concerto features a grand theatrical air with plenty of pathos and poetry and magnificent multiple-stopping for the solo instrument. This was a common part of the repertoire until his own second concerto supplanted it. Conventional only in its form it is extremely innovative in its musical and technical materials with a beautiful and heroic main theme. The second movement a short Larghetto is a simple yetexquisite musical prayer demanding exquisite musical tone. The Rondo movement is an energetic movement filled with extremely useful exercises in wrist movement and the martelé stroke. All in all a majestic example of the Romantic concerto and a very valuable learning tool for the advancing player. Here finally in a brand new digital recording is this Romantic-era treasure for your own discovery. Includes an authoritative newly engraved music score printed on high-quality ivory paper; a digital stereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of the concerto with flute