Kuchler Concertino in D major Op.12 for Violin and String Orchestra

Ferdinand Küchler: Violin Concertino in D major, Op. 12 (Arr. String Orchestra)

“Your first ‘proper’ concerto step-up” — third-position confidence, backed by a real string ensemble.

Ferdinand Küchler’s Concertino in D major, Op. 12 is one of the great bridge pieces for advancing violinists: concise, tuneful, and carefully designed to move students from secure first-position playing into confident third position in a genuinely musical context. This new MyMusicScores edition reimagines the original violin and piano accompaniment as a warm, supportive string orchestra part, giving your soloist a true concerto experience with an ensemble behind them.

Have a look at the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. Together, they let you check engraving quality and overall difficulty so you can be sure this arrangement is the right fit for your soloist and ensemble before you buy.

Key Features

• Instrumentation: Solo Violin and String Orchestra (Vln I, Vln II, Vla, Vc, Db)
• Difficulty: ABRSM Grade 3 (soloist); Grade 3–4 (string parts)
• Format: High‑quality PDF download (full score & all parts)
• Fidelity: Fully re‑engraved (not a scan) for clear, rehearsal‑ready parts
• Pedagogy focus: Secure early shifting and phrasing in a concerto-style framework

This arrangement keeps the solo line front-and-centre while the orchestra writing provides harmonic colour, rhythmic drive, and a satisfying sense of partnership—without demanding excessive rehearsal time. The D major setting also gives young players helpful intonation “anchors” through open strings, making it an ideal choice for school concerts, studio performances, and early concerto work.

Perfect For

• Student soloists moving into 3rd position: Musical shifting practice that feels like a real performance piece
• School and youth string orchestras: Supportive parts that sound full without stretching the section
• Recitals and end‑of‑term concerts: A compact concerto work with clear structure and audience appeal

No additional performance licence is required for standard concerts and recordings—just give appropriate credit.