Barenreiter Mendelssohn F. - Concerto In E Minor Op.64 (1844) - Violon & Piano

Name: Mendelssohn F. - Concerto In E Minor Op.64 (1844) - Violon & Piano
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SKU: 259306
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Essential Information About This Score
• A revised Urtext edition of the Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire and a staple in both concert halls and conservatories.
• A fresh perspective on the sources thanks to the rediscovery of proofs of the solo part, revealing bowing, fingerings, and phrasing indications.
• Interpretation-focused content with precise adjustments (dynamics, legato, choice of open strings, position shifts) documenting a historically informed performance tradition.
• A separate booklet dedicated to performance practice, in English and German, edited by specialists in the Romantic style.

Mendelssohn F. - Concerto In E Minor Op.64 (1844) - Violon & Piano

28,10 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Summary of This Score

The Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy holds a central place in 19th-century violin literature. Heir to classical clarity (in the spirit of Beethoven) while heralding a more fully Romantic expressiveness, it demands from the soloist complete mastery of tone, articulation, and singing quality, with virtuosity always serving the musical line.

This revised Urtext edition is based on a renewed source situation: proofs long considered lost have resurfaced, accompanied by correspondence related to the violinist Hubert Léonard. These documents provide valuable insight into a performance given with Mendelssohn in February 1845 and highlight concrete playing details: bowings, fingerings, management of shifts, use of open strings, as well as revisions of dynamics and additional slurs. Altogether, this constitutes a direct aid for refining style, phrase breathing, and the logic of position changes.

As the orchestral parts remain unchanged, the major interest of this publication lies in the quality of the solo part and the interpretative approach proposed. A separate booklet on performance practice (English/German) complements the score, with editorial expertise from R. Larry Todd and Clive Brown, the latter renowned for his work on Romantic interpretation. An ideal choice for advanced violinists seeking to reconcile fidelity to the text, stylistic coherence, and efficient practice.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix	Genre	Classical score
Edition	Revised Urtext	Language	English / German
Instrumentation	Violin and orchestra

Questions frequently asked

Does this edition include a piano part for practicing the concerto?

The publication is presented as "Violin & Piano" in its title, while the work is catalogued for violin and orchestra. This allows the solo part to be practiced with piano accompaniment.

What does the revised Urtext edition of the E minor Concerto op. 64 offer?

The edition uses recovered proofs and correspondence related to the violinist Hubert Léonard. These sources document a performance with Mendelssohn in February 1845. Bowing marks, fingerings, shifts, open strings, dynamics, and slurs enrich the solo part.

For what level of violinist is this Mendelssohn score suitable?

This score is intended for advanced violinists, as the op. 64 concerto requires mastery of tone, articulation, and phrasing.

Is the booklet on interpretation included?

A separate booklet dedicated to performance practice accompanies the score. Written in English and German, it benefits from the editorial expertise of R. Larry Todd and Clive Brown.