Ferdinand Küchler is regarded as one of the great violin teachers of the 20th century, due, in large part, to his popular violin method. His concertinos are among the classics of teaching literature.Unlike his well-known Concertino in G major Op. 11 which is limited to the first position, the Concertino in G major Op. 12 is aimedat the advanced player who tries to master the third position and new bowing techniques. It is characterized by a friendly, noble and humorous character and tangible in its themes, without ever being banal and simple. This edition is part of the new Schott Student Edition series which offers varied literature at five different levels of difficulty,from 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult), for instrumental lessons.

Arranged here for violin with piano accompaniment, Küchler's Concertino in D, Op. 12 is a delightful and relatively simple work, covering the first and third positions on the violin. The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert. With text in English, French and German.

Ferdinand Küchler's Concertino in D, Op. 15, is a short but wonderful concertino composed in the style of Antonio Vivaldi and therefore follows the tradition of an Italian concerto. This version is for violin and piano accompaniment, set by the composer. It covers 1st and 3rd positions only. Text provided in English, French and German.

Ferdinand Kuchler's terrific Concertino in G, Op. 11, set effectively here for violin and piano accompaniment. All three movements of this concertino are in the first position. Text provided in English, French and German.

Easy concertino for viola with piano by Ferdinand Kuchler, in the style of Vivaldi, arranged by Alan Arnold.