I need help for a audition?

Question

Does anyone know good violin solos for audition I haven't picked one yet and I wanna be prepared and show them that I am good. Can I also have other solos to play for concert.

 it must be advanced violin music not hip hop(classical)

Answer 1

It depends where and for what you are auditioning.

For orchestras in America: 1st movement romantic era concerto (e.g. Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Sibellius, Bruch) and Mozart concertos 3,4, or 5, as well as usually several orchestral excerpts usually listed on a the orchestra's website.

For orchestras in Europe: 1st movement Mozart concerto 3,4, or 5 and 2 contrasting movements of solo Bach (fuges and ciaccone are generally preferred for one of the movements).

For universities/conservatories it varies a lot, but you can usually count on at least the 1st movement of a romantic era concerto, 2 movements of solo Bach, and a virtuostic piece/caprice such as Paganini, ysaye, wieniawski, etc.

Many schools have more, or unique requirements so it is wise to check well in advance.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Thank you for your question:) Does the audition board expect accompanied or unaccompanied (with or without piano) music? If accompanied, I'd recommend a movement of a violin concerto such as the third movement of Mendelssohn, first movement of Bruch, or a movement of a Mozart concerto. If unaccompanied, I'd recommend a caprice from composers Rode (advanced) or Paganini (highly advanced). I'd like to coach you in a lesson or two for your audition if you'd like. Thanks:) -Anna

Answer 3

There is always IMSLP.org as a resource to look up pieces by instrument, era or by composer. I found this compilation for you: http://imslp.org/wiki/The_Most_Popular_Violin_Solos_(Wier,_Albert_Ernest)

 

Hope this helps! 

Answer 4

24 Caprices by Nicolo Paganini, especially #24!