I need a violin solo. any recommendations?

Question

I've been playing for 8 years, going on my 9th. I play a solo on my violin every year and I need a new one for this year.

I'd prefer something in a minor key. Something challenging but not too hard. I AM willing to work at it though so if you have any good ones... yeah that'd be great. I've already played Handel Sonatas before, so none of those please.

Answer 1

I've been playing violin for five years now. Solos that I have not attempted but seem like something a 9 year violinist could master are:

Ravel: Tzigane

Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy

Tchaikovsky: Concerto in D major

Bruch: Concerto in G Minor

Solos that I've recently played(may be to easy for you though) are:

Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen

Mendelssohn: Concerto in E Minor

Kreisler: Praeludium and Allegro

Butterfly's Lover's Concerto

Answer 2

Hm..I've played violin for almost 10 years now (I feel old now...)

Something minor...I'd have to say Didone Abbandonata by Guiseppe Tartini. Its in a minor key and its also a Sonata. However, if you want a REAL violin solo (one that actually dosn't have a Piano) I reccommend a Bach Partita, especially No. 2 in D Minor. It sounds great and it's not the hardest to learn!

~hope that helps

~racerxazn