Valse Caprice for violin and piano; Camille Saint-Saens / Eugene Ysaye

Valse-Caprice for violin and piano by Camille Saint-Saens, adapted by Eugene Ysaye

Published by Lauren Keiser Music. Edited by Endre Granat.

Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) was the preeminent French composer of his day--perhaps even of the Romantic Era. He revered form and craft, finding inspiration in the music of the past--yet was known for his melodic gift, invention, and harmonic adventurousness. He made important contributions to several forms, particularly for string-players.

Saint-Saens originally wrote this work for piano as ''Etude en form de Valse'', Op.52/6 (1877). In 1901, the virtuoso violinist Eugene Ysaye reworked the piece for violin and piano, creating a dazzling showpiece in its own right, called ''Caprice d'apres l'Etude en forme de Valse de Saint-Saens'', or simply ''Valse-Caprice''. Master level, Grade 6.