Wieniawski: Souvenir de Moscou (Two Russian Airs), Op. 6: Violin Book
By Henri Wieniawski
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PK-0002761
More about this title
About the Composer: Henri Wieniawski
Henri Wieniawski (1835, 1880) stands as one of the nineteenth century's most important violin virtuosos and composers for the instrument. A Polish-born artist who trained in Paris and performed across Europe and America, he brought the technical and musical standards of the violin to new heights, commanding audiences with both his interpretive depth and his command of the instrument's most demanding passages.
Wieniawski's compositions for violin remain central to the repertoire because they balance virtuosic display with genuine musical substance. His works demand technical facility but reward it with passages of real beauty and character, making them essential learning material for serious string students.
Why we love this
Wieniawski's gift for melody shines throughout this work, and the dual Russian airs give it programmatic interest without sacrificing the kind of violin writing that rewards careful practice. At 16 pages, it's substantial enough to merit serious rehearsal time yet remains accessible to advanced students moving into professional-level repertoire.
What to expect
The work captures the elegance and passion of Russian musical tradition as filtered through a Western European Romantic sensibility. Wieniawski's orchestration (here arranged for violin and piano) creates moments of intimate expression alongside brilliant passagework, inviting the violinist to move between introspective phrasing and confident virtuosity.
Who it's for
Advancing violin students preparing for college auditions or recital performances, as well as established amateurs seeking substantial Romantic repertoire that showcases both technical facility and musical maturity. This piece sits comfortably in the hands of a player comfortable with double stops, sustained lyrical passages, and moderate virtuosity.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance brilliance with the lyrical impulse that runs through both airs; the virtuosity serves the songfulness, not the reverse.
- Pay close attention to Wieniawski's articulation and bowing markings, they shape the character of each air distinctly.
- Let the Russian folk melody breathe in the cantabile sections; resist rushing even when passages sit under the fingers comfortably.
- Use the piano part as a full collaborator rather than accompaniment; the interplay between violin and piano creates much of the work's charm.
How to use it
Pair this with shorter character pieces or etudes to round out a recital program, or build an entire concert around 19th-century violin repertoire by pairing it with works by Mendelssohn or de Beriot. Its dual Russian airs also make it a natural fit for a program exploring nationalism in Romantic music.
Skills your students will build
- Romantic-era rubato and expressive phrasing
- Double stops and sustained intonation across multiple registers
- Coordination between lyrical passages and virtuosic runs
- Interpretation of character pieces with programmatic intent
- Collaborative balance with piano accompaniment across dynamic contrasts