Violin and Orchestra

SKU: HL.50485236

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Classic. EMB. Solo & Concerto. Book [Softcover]. Op. 61. Editio Musica Budapest #Z40060. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (HL.50485236).

ISBN 9790080400609. A/5 (14,2x20) inches. Gabor Darvas.

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.

By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Jonathan Del Mar. For violin and orchestra (solo violin/flute/2 oboes/2 clarinets/2 bassoons/2 horns/2 clarin trumpets/timpani/2 violins/viola/cello/double bass). This edition: Paperback, Urtext edition. Broad selection of cadenzas included in BA 9020. Study score. Text Language: English/German. Opus 61. 82 pages. Duration 42'. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Jonathan Del Mar. For Violin-Solo, Orchestra. Score; Urtext Edition (paperbound). Op. 61. Duration 42'

Violin and orchestra

SKU: M7.BP-371

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Willy Hess. Sheet music. Piano reduction with solo part, + facsimile. Op. 40 & 50. Amadeus Verlag #BP 371. Published by Amadeus Verlag (M7.BP-371).

ISBN 9790015037108.

SKU: BA.BVK01950

Composed by Andreas N. Tarkmann and Johannes Kohlmann. Paperback. Book. 240 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BVK01950_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BVK01950).

ISBN 9783761819500. 19 x 12.5 cm inches. Language: German. Preface: Tarkmann, Andreas N.

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 premiere; the 'child prodigy' Joseph Joachim; and Hubert Leonard, 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 solo violin part resurfaced together with a letter from Mendelssohn to Leonard.

The letter informs us that the composer invited Leonard 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 Leonard.

The recently discovered proofs reveal how Leonard played the concerto with Mendelssohn on that memorable evening in February 1845. Besides containing bowing marks and fingering, they also show how Leonard 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 Leonard'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 (Eng/Ger).

Violin solo and String Orchestra

SKU: VD.ED17521

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Wolfgang Birtel. Classical. Score. 89 S. pages. Verlag Dohr #ED17521. Published by Verlag Dohr (VD.ED17521).

ISBN 9790202035214. 12 x 9 inches.