Violin Audition Repertoire List
Violin Audition Repertoire List
This Violin Audition Repertoire List is a unique selection of musical works that showcases the skills, versatility and musical expression of a violinist. It is a comprehensive guide curated for violinists preparing for auditions, and is tailored to reflect the performer's strengths. This list is ideal for students applying to music schools, professional musicians auditioning for orchestras or chamber ensembles, and competitors in music festivals or competitions.
Repertoire List
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Repertoire |
Composer |
Genre/Period |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Violin Concerto No. 1 |
Max Bruch |
Romantic |
Audition Preparation |
|
Violin Concerto in E minor |
Felix Mendelssohn |
Romantic |
Educational Assessments |
|
The Four Seasons |
Antonio Vivaldi |
Baroque |
Professional Auditions |
|
Violin Sonata No. 9 |
Ludwig van Beethoven |
Classical |
Competition Entries |
|
Tzigane |
Maurice Ravel |
Modern |
Audition Preparation |
|
Caprices No. 24 |
Niccolo Paganini |
Romantic |
Educational Assessments |
|
Zigeunerweisen |
Pablo de Sarasate |
Romantic |
Professional Auditions |
|
Sonata for Solo Violin |
Bela Bartok |
Modern |
Competition Entries |
|
Violin Concerto in D Major |
Johannes Brahms |
Romantic |
Audition Preparation |
|
Chaconne from Partita No. 2 |
Johann Sebastian Bach |
Baroque |
Educational Assessments |
Additional Reminders
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Revise and prepare each piece according to the impression you wish to make during your audition or before a jury.
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Consult with your instructor or advisor regularly to strengthen your execution and emotional understanding of each piece.
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Consider recording practice performances to gain an objective view of your progress.
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Warm up thoroughly before each practice session and audition. This will help you to perform to the best of your abilities.
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Remember that musical interpretation and expressivity often carry as much weight as technical proficiency in auditions.
