Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35

We are offering this G. Henle piano reduction in order to complete the performance material to this work of which Breitkopf publishes full score and orchestral parts in collaboration with G. Henle. Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Editor: Ernst Herttrich Fingering: Kurt Guntner Instrumentation (this edition): Piano Reduction, Violin Originally for: Violin, Orchestra Work: Violin Concerto in D Major, ČW 54, Op. 35 Binding: ISMN: 9790201806853 Size: 9.3 x 12.2 inches Pages: 127 Urtext / Critical Edition Description Eduard Hanslick, a much feared critic in his time, was not very complimentary following its première: the violin was no longer being played but rather pulled about, torn asunder, beaten black and blue. Yet he was not able to stop the triumphal march of Tchaikovsky's only violin concerto. Its incredible technical demands have meant that it is a true test of virtuosity. Its effectivenessis, however, mainly due to its great expressiveness – are