SKU: BT.EMBZ40060

Though some themes of the D major Violin Concerto appear fragmentarily among Beethoven's earlier drafts, the score received its final shape - according to the autograph manuscript - in 1806 only. The first performance took place on December 23 of the same year in Vienna, the violon solo was played by Franz Clement. The concerto met with a rather cold reception: this critic of the Wiener Theaterzeitung admitted 'some beauty' in it but for the rest he found that '...the coherence often seems totally broken and the endless repetitions of some commonplace sections can easily become tedious.' The performance may have not been totally satisfying, it is certainly surprising that the setof parts published in 1808 is dedicated to Stephan von Breuning instead of Clement. It is not impossible that Beethoven lost faith in the value and future of his work, too, - his later attempt to change it into a piano concerto can be interpreted in this way.

SKU: PE.0899174663

ISBN 9780899174662. UPC: 038081410739. English.

Excellent research tool with in-depth discussion into the history, analysis, and interpretation of the Chaconne including writings by Albert Schweitzer, Donald Tovey, and a Schenkerian analysis by the author. Text includes views on interpretation from Carl Flesch and Joseph Szigeti. 156 pages.

SKU: MB.30879M

ISBN 9781513476544. 8.75X11.75 inches.

This collection of traditional hymns is designed for solo violin, duets, or groups. The arrangements are not difficult but are well-done musically. The pieces are ideal for offertories and for ensembles where rehearsal time is limited. The author encourages the more advanced violinists to add ornamentation where desired. Includes online audio, performed by Karen Khanagov on piano and William Khanagov on violin, that will aid in practice and interpretation for performance. In his words, This collection is ideal for developing freedom while playing and for bringing ones spirit into the music.

SKU: HL.44011235

9.0x12.0x0.232 inches. French.

Doubles cordes pour Violon est une methode moderne et enrichissante, destinee a apprendre aux violonistes qui maitrisent assez bien la 1re position a s'initier au jeu en doubles cordes. Cet ouvrage contient 38 exercices et 37 morceaux ecrits dans di_x001D_fferents styles musicaux. Presentees de maniere coherente et structuree, les doubles cordes sont indiquees en differentes couleurs. Les morceaux de concert peuvent etre interpretes soit en solo, soit avec l'accompagnement du CD, soit encore en duo, les parties du second violon etant fournies sous forme de fichiers PDF a imprimer.