Kuchler Violin Concertino Op 14 for Violin and String Orchestra

Looking for a first Romantic concerto-style piece that lets a young violinist really sing over a string orchestra – without leaving first position? This Küchler Violin Concertino in D major, Op. 14 gives developing players the thrill of a concerto with lyrical melody, clear structure, and approachable technique that builds confidence rather than fear.

About the music

Originally written as a concertino for violin and piano, this version presents Küchler’s much‑loved piece with solo violin and string orchestra. Staying in first position throughout, the solo line focuses on beautiful tone production, flowing legato, and well‑shaped phrasing, supported by a warm, classical‑Romantic orchestral texture. Players meet scale and arpeggio‑based passagework in a real musical context, helping to join up technical work in lessons with expressive, audience‑friendly performance.

Why this arrangement?

Rather than simply padding out the piano part, this edition reimagines the accompaniment for string orchestra, giving school, youth, and community groups a clear, supportive framework for a young soloist. The writing sits naturally under the hand, with no position work beyond first, so attention can go into intonation, bow control, and a singing sound. Teachers get a concerto‑style piece that bridges early study pieces and more demanding Romantic concertos, while orchestras gain a rewarding, achievable project that showcases one of their young violinists.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Solo Violin with String Orchestra (Vln I, Vln II, Vla, Vc, Db)
• Difficulty (solo part): Late beginner to early intermediate violin (around ABRSM Grade 2–3)
• Technique focus:
  • Secure first‑position intonation across all strings
  • Tone production and sustained, lyrical lines
  • Scale and arpeggio passagework in a musical context
  • Simple yet effective dynamic shaping and phrasing
• Ensemble level: Flexible school, youth, and amateur string orchestras
• Format: Instant PDF download – full score and all string parts included
• Usage: No additional performance licence required for concerts, recordings, or streaming (please credit the arranger and publisher)

See & Hear the Difference

Browse 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 concertino is the right fit for your soloist and ensemble before you buy.

Perfect for

• Student recitals and exams: A concise concertino that lets young players demonstrate beautiful tone, reliable first‑position intonation, and musical phrasing
• School and youth orchestras: An ideal first concerto project, achievable in limited rehearsal time while still feeling substantial and impressive
• Teacher–student concerto projects: Focused work on bow control, tone quality, and secure scale/arpeggio playing within a clear, tuneful Romantic style
• Workshops and festivals: A solo‑with‑ensemble showpiece that audiences enjoy immediately, and that gives your developing violinist a real moment in the spotlight