The second half of the 19th century represented something of a ‘Golden Age’ of the violin sonata in France: Influential violin sonatas such as those by Franck, Fauré and Saint-Saëns

Written in 1896 during a stay of several months in Egypt, Saint-Saens began the main themes of all four movements as well as the canonic trio in Luxor and Aswan. The sonata was then completed on the Nile

Every year, many young children learn to play the violin with the Early Start on the Violin method by Egon and Kurt Sassmannshaus. But even the youngest players enjoy trying their hand at playing

In his symphonic poem "Danse macabre" Saint-Saëns takes up a poem by Henri Cazalis that he had already set as an art song. Here the Devil brings the dead to life by playing his violin. Although the

The Concerto for Bassoon was the first solo wind concerto penned by the major Czech composer Jiri Pauer (1919-2007). It was composed in 1949 and after some re-working the final version was premiered in 1952

This edition contains all ten sonatas for violin and pianoforte by Beethoven: five in the first volume and five in the second. Additionally, it offers a detailed introduction by Clive Brown, the chapter

These four pieces for double bass comprising a Prelude, Burlesque, Nocturne and Tarantella were composed in 1968. They have remained very popular among double bass players to the present day while being

Contents: Allegro moderato -- Poco Adagio quasi Andante -- Rondo. With an introduction and preface in English and German. Critical commentary. Beethoven composed this sonata in 1800 for hornist Giovanni

Edited by Clive Brown. For violin & piano. Urtext Edition. Preface in Ger. and Eng. Including detailed information on the genesis, historical editions, and Beethoven's metronome markings. With

Edited by Clive Brown. For violin & piano. Urtext Edition. Preface in Ger. and Eng. Score and part.

Edmund Severn (1862–1942) was an American composer and violinist. Born in England, he studied in various cities including Berlin and composed works for unaccompanied violin, orchestra and string

Henry Eccles left behind a number of smaller works most of which were written for violins or flutes. However, the most famous is this Sonata in G minor. Though often played in transcription by violinists

“Sooner or later the “Romantic Pieces” will pave their way through all the salons”: thus the periodical Dalibor predicted when the “Romantic Pieces” op. 75 were first

Antonio Vivaldi’s twelve concertos op. 4 known by the name of “La Stravaganza” were first mentioned as a collection of “Concerti a 4” in the 1711 Foreword of

Antonio Vivaldi’s twelve concertos op. 4 known by the name of “La Stravaganza” were first mentioned as a collection of “Concerti a 4” in the 1711 Foreword of

This album for children (and teenagers) is intended for beginners on the timpani. The short compositions with piano accompaniment have descriptive titles such as "Swings" or "The Climbing Frame" in order to