24 Capricci per Violino Solo, Op. 3

24 Capricci per Violino Solo, Op. 3. (Critical Edition Violin Solo). Composed by Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764). For Violin. Schott. 188 pages. Schott Music #ED12709. Published by Schott Music.

Based on the critical edition by Albert Dunning with fingering and preparatory exercises by Enzo Porta. This is a major publication for violin. Part of Locatelli's monumental L'Arte del Violino, first published in 1733, these 24 capriccios document the rise of virtuoso playing in the 18th century. Dunning's beautiful edition has an extensive introduction; Porta's detailed playing explanations and preparatory exercises cover 78 pages.