Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op.12, No. 1 (dedicated to Antonio Salieri) I: Allegro con brio II: Tema con variazioni. Andante con moto III: Rondo. Allegro Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.12, No. 2 (dedicated to Antonio Salieri) I: Allegro vivace II: Andante, più toso Allegretto, III: Allegro piacevole Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 12., No. 3 (dedicated to Antonio Salieri) I: Allegro con spirito II: Adagio con molt´ espressione III: Rondo. Allegro molto Violin Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op.23 (dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries) I: Presto II: Andante scherzoso, più Allegretto III: Allegretto molto Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major (Spring), Op. 24 (dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries) I: Allegro II: Adagio molto espressivo III: Scherzo. Allegro Molto IV: Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30, No. 1 (dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia) I: Allegro II: Adagio molto espressivo III: Allegretto con Variazioni Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2 (dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia) I: Allegro con brio II: Adagio cantabile III: Scherzo. Allegro IV: Finale. Allegro Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3 (dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia) I: Allegro assai II: Tempo di Minuetto III: Allegro vivace Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Minor (Kreutzer), Op. 47 (dedicated to Rodolphe Kreutzer) I: Adagio sostenuto-Presto II: Andante con Variazioni III: Finale. Presto Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 (dedicated to Archduke Rudolph) I: Allegro moderato II: Adagio espressivo III: Scherzo. Allegro IV: Poco Allegretto

Famous for his fiery forceful and passionate playing Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate (1844 1908) was equally renowned for the sweetness and purity of his tone and his impeccable technique. His works are steeped in the colorful traditions of his native land drawing upon Spanish airs and dances to display the depth and richness of the violin's capabilities. This practice and performance edition with a separate removable violin part contains three of the composer's best and most challenging pieces for violin and piano: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs); Carmen Fantasy Op. 25 based on the opera by George Bizet; and the exhilaratingIntroduction and Tarantella. Reproduced from authoritative editions these works are essential to the repertoire of all serious violinists.

A celebrated instructor explains his philosophy of teaching and practice methods including the appropriate combination of technique and interpretation. Ivan Galamian a longtime Juilliard professor incorporates aspects of both the Russian and French schools in a system both ingenious and logical. His tutelage has produced astonishing results with students many of whom rank among the world's most acclaimed concert artistsand orchestral concertmasters. Suitable for violin teachers and students of all ages and levels this guide presents general principles and offers practical suggestions related to posture holding the instrument and bow vibrato movements intonation tone production bowing patterns double stops trills and many other facets of playing and practice. This edition features a new Introduction by Sally Thomas violin virtuoso and Galamian'sformer student.

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These magnificent concertos are distinguished from all other ensemble music of their time by their emphasis on virtuosity, their rhythmic exuberance, flexible instrumentation, independent approaches to thematic development, and their genuine innovations in concerto form. Newly edited under the expert guidance of Dr. Eleanor Selfridge-Field, this work appears in full score.