Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, is one of the most famous and beloved works in the violin concerto repertoire. Tchaikovsky composed this concerto in 1878, and it remains a staple of the classical music canon.
Rossini‘s effervescent overture to La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) is a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, a whirlwind of virtuosity and charm that has captivated audiences for over two…
“Träumerei” is part of Schumann’s collection of piano pieces titled “Kinderszenen” or “Scenes from Childhood.” The title translates to “Dreaming” in English, reflecting the piece’s introspective and nostalgic nature. The…
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, is one of the most famous and beloved works in the violin concerto repertoire. Tchaikovsky composed this concerto in 1878, and it…
Humperdinck, best known for his opera “Hansel and Gretel,” imbued his music with a playful and fairytale-like quality. This is evident in the “Humoresque,” where melodies dance and pirouette, punctuated…
“The Blue Danube” is perhaps one of the most recognizable and celebrated waltzes in the world. It has become a symbol of Vienna and its New Year’s Concerts. The piece…
Franz Joseph Haydn composed several serenades during his lifetime, and one of his well-known works in this genre is the Serenade in D major. This serenade, sometimes also referred to…
“The Four Seasons” (Italian: “Le quattro stagioni”) is a set of four violin concertos composed by Antonio Vivaldi, an Italian Baroque composer. Each concerto in the set represents a different…
This is a chamber music work that is sometimes referred to as “Piano Quartet in A Minor” or “Klavierquartett in A-Moll.” Mahler’s Piano Quartet in A minor is an early…
Composed in the 19th century, this piece showcases Wieniawski’s brilliance as a violinist and composer. Wieniawski’s Fantaisie Brillante is based on themes from Charles Gounod’s opera “Faust.” It was a…
George Frideric Handel composed a set of six violin sonatas, commonly referred to as “Sonatas for Violin and Continuo” or “Violin Sonatas, Op. 1.” Violin Sonata No. 4 in D…
“Czardas” is a well-known composition for violin and orchestra by Italian composer Vittorio Monti. It is one of Monti’s most famous works and is often performed in both classical and…
Handel’s Rinaldo, with its heroic aria “Lascia ch’io pianga,” might be better known for its operatic grandeur, but within its score lies a treasure for violinists: a wealth of virtuosic…
This cantata was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in the early 18th century, likely in 1718. It is categorized as a solo cantata, which means it features a single vocal…
While the Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15 is traditionally a chamber piece for piano, violin, viola, and cello, the violin part holds a special magic all…
Haydn’s Symphony No. 88 in G major was composed by Haydn in 1787 during his time in Esterházy. Musicians performing Symphony No. 88 should pay attention to the balance between…
