Based on traditional sonata form, this expressive piece contains distinctive Straussian characteristics evident in his later symphonic settings and operas. Strauss appreciated this work very much and performed it often. The new attractive notation of this edition should be another incentive for every serious violinist to perform, as Strauss did himself, this most beautiful early work. Based on the text of the Critical Edition (Richard Strauss Works). Based on traditional sonata form, this expressive piece contains distinctive Straussian characteristics evident in his later symphonic settings and operas.

Strauss was very fond of this work and performed it regularly. This new edition should be another incentive
for violinist’s to perform this most beautiful early work. Based on the text of the Critical Edition (Richard Strauss Works).