Henle Verlag SARASATE P. - ZIGEUNERWEISEN OP.20 - VIOLON & PIANO
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Summary of This Score
Airs bohémien op. 20 for violin and piano belongs to the great tradition of virtuosity pieces that have marked violin history after Paganini. At a time when many instrumentalists sought to embody the famous "Devil's Violin," Pablo de Sarasate stood out through dazzling mastery and unique stylistic elegance. This score perfectly reflects that signature: a blend of brilliance, panache, and musical refinement.
Composed in 1877 and structured as a large-scale Hungarian czardas, these "Airs bohémien" alternate contrasting sections, changes of character, and a gradual build-up of tension. The violin explores a wide palette of technical artifices serving an intense musical narrative: the performer must shift from expressive singing to rapid and incisive passages while maintaining a clear line and solid rhythm. The piano, far from a mere accompaniment, contributes to the momentum and relief of the whole, supporting the harmony and energy of the dance.
This Urtext edition benefits from the work of Ingolf Turban, who offers violin fingerings and bowings designed to address projection, articulation, and virtuosity challenges. These indications are a real asset for structuring practice, optimizing movement, stabilizing intonation, and building a coherent interpretation. An essential score for advanced violinists seeking a major competition piece, recital work, or an impressive encore that is both brilliant and musical.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Pablo de Sarasate | Instrumentation | violin and piano |
| Edition | Ernst-Günter Heinemann | Difficulty | virtuoso |
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to play Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen op. 20?
This score is marked as virtuosic difficulty. The violin part includes expressive melody and fast passages. A solid command of intonation and articulation is necessary.
Is the piano part provided and important in the work?
The piano is part of the instrumentation, along with the violin. Its role supports the harmony, the dance energy, and the overall texture.
Is this edition of Zigeunerweisen op. 20 an Urtext edition?
The edition is presented as an Urtext. It is edited by Ernst-Günter Heinemann and includes fingerings and bowings by Ingolf Turban.
When was Zigeunerweisen op. 20 composed?
Composed in 1877, this work is structured as an expansive Hungarian czardas.
Does the score include fingerings and bowings for the violin?
The violin indications provided by Ingolf Turban include fingerings and bowings. They aim at projection, articulation, and shifts in the virtuosic passages.
