Beer Violin Concertino Op. 47 for Violin and Piano

Beer's Violin Concertino Op. 47 sits in a genuinely useful place in the repertoire: technically within reach for a Grade 4–5 player, musically satisfying enough to make a real impression in a recital or examination, and written by someone who clearly understood how the violin develops at that stage. This edition re-engraves the original, giving both soloist and pianist a clear, readable score that holds up in a practice room.

The solo part stays in first position throughout, which makes it well-suited to players who have the basics firmly in place but aren't yet ready for the shift work and extended techniques of more advanced concertos. Beer writes in a warm late-Romantic idiom: singing melodic lines and passage work that builds left-hand facility and right-hand variety without pushing a developing player beyond their means. The piano part provides harmonic support and rhythmic momentum while giving the accompanist enough musical interest to make the partnership feel like a real ensemble piece rather than a backing track.

At 12 minutes, it's long enough to carry weight as a recital centrepiece at this level, and the demands stay consistent throughout rather than escalating to a taxing finish.

Check the score and part preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. They'll give you a clear picture of the engraving quality and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Solo Violin and Piano
• Difficulty: approximately ABRSM Grade 4–5; first position throughout
• Duration: approximately 12 minutes
• Format: PDF download, score and solo part
• Edition: newly re-engraved from the original with improved layout

Who it's for

This suits violin students working towards Grade 5 or 6 who need a concerto-style piece for an end-of-term recital, festival, or examination programme. It's also a good option for teachers looking for something less familiar than the standard Rieding or Küchler concertos at this level, with the same pedagogical value but a fresh face for adjudicators and audiences.