Violin
Helen’s pieces for the Violin are stylistically varied and intriguing in their conception. With subtle similarities to Bruch, Wagner Sibelius & R. Strauss, she might readily be regarded as a “post-Romantic“. She utilizes at times the standard forms of the past — i.e.: her violin sonatas which employ sonata allegro form (albeit it somewhat modified). Practically all her music conforms to a previously used form of presentation – rondo form, da capo aria, minuet and trio. But in all her pieces there remains a boldness, a uniqueness, an Americanism that is fresh and subtle, all the while giving us something that is truly her own voice.
Hear her music for Violin
Violin Sonata op. 61 1st movement
Three Folk Tunes op. 59, no.3
Abend Idyll (Evening Stroll) op. 14
We have chosen from all these works select pieces, with the thought in mind that each book give a wide spectrum of those stylistic tendencies that make her music so special. And because of the breadth of this collection we offer it in three books. Each volume has corresponding Full Score and separate Soloist copy. Be sure if you do get the Soloist copy that you do also buy the accompaniment. It is our hope that this collection will give the violinists, students and teachers & their accompanists an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Ms. Crane’s craft and broad palette of style. Click on the book to drill down and learn more about its contents:
