Concerto in D major, Op. 35

By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The Tchaikovsky Concerto is one of the most difficult and most beautiful works in the violin repertoire. I've compared several editions of this Concerto, this Oistrakh edition is the best one in my opinion. This edition has both the Tchaikovsky original solo part as well as the Auer version...

(side by side so you can easily compare the two when practicing). It has some editor's notes in the beginning regarding things such as bowings, articulation, and differences between the original version and the Auer version. The bowings work very well (I didn't have to change anything), they fit with the articulation of the different sections, and in some places he puts an alternate bowing. Fingerings are good also, in several places there are 2 suggestions for fingering. Although I did use my own fingering in some places I think the fingerings written in the part are very helpful. This edition is a bit more expensive than some others but I think it's definitely worth the price.

Great concerto and great edition very clearly, the commentary of editors very interesting, at important. I am happy for have chance to play this beatiful song, one of my fovorites concertos for violin.

This is a great piece, but it is difficult. I like the edition because it notes changes in part that is different from the score.

A very hard piece and it gets to the point.

The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major is truely one of the most prestigious pieces to perform. To be able to bring this on stage is impressive itself. In a concerto competition this piece can be more impressive than many pieces but because of it's popularity may be judged...

harder. It is quite difficult to have a successful career in competitions without this piece as one of your weapons. This piece is vital for a violinists performing career but does take lots of effort and tenacity.