Violin Concerto: Violin And Piano Reduction

Author

William Walton et. al.

This is a description of the Violin Concerto, a composition by William Walton. The concerto was originally written for violin and piano, but has since been reduced to a piano and orchestra performance. The work was commissioned by Jascha Heifetz and was revised by Walton in 1943. The concerto is currently available on hire from an orchestra.

Violin and piano reduction of Walton's Violin Concerto, based on the edition published in the Walton Edition Violin and Cello Concertos volume. Commissioned by Jascha Heifetz, the work was completed in 1939 and premiered by Heifetz later that year. Walton revised the concerto in 1943 and it is this version which is presented in the current edition. Orchestral material is available on hire.