Par SZYMANOWSKI KAROL. 'Eastern exoticism, French impressionism and perfumed lyricism: Polish composer Karol Szymanowski in war-torn Europe in 1916 providing ecstasy without the agony in what he called 'a new style and new type of expression for the violin'.' (Andrew McGregor's BBC review) From its controversial beginnings, the Szymanowski Violin Concerto now evokes arguments only about whose performance is preferred! Its importance in modern repertoire is confirmed by its inclusion in UE's ongoing New Study Score Series. Dur.: 24'/ Répertoire / Violon et Orchestre

William Walton Edition-This edition of William Walton's Violin Concerto has been off-printed from the William Walton Edition full score and combines the scholarship of the Edition (including an introduction by the editor) with the practical benefits of a study score format.Commissioned by Jascha Heifetz the work was completed in 1939 and premiered by Heifetz later that year. Walton revised the concerto in 1943 and it is this version which is presented in the current edition.