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Sounds awesome on the piano too! A curated selection of masterpieces where the violin takes center stage

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Moving piano masterpieces that stir the soul… Wait a second!

Did you know that some of them were originally written for the violin?

This time, we’ve handpicked beautiful violin masterpieces that are frequently performed on the piano.

From fiendishly difficult violin showpieces requiring virtuosic technique to wildly popular recital favorites—pieces many people play without realizing they were composed for the violin—we’ll introduce a wealth of works known for their flowing melodic lines.

Enjoy until the very end!

Sounds great on piano too! A curated selection of masterpieces where the violin takes center stage (11–20)

Meditation from ThaïsJules Massenet

Massenet – Meditation from Thais – pianomaedaful

Meditation from ThaïsJules Massenet

A gem premiered in 1894 by opera master Jules Massenet.

The violin’s beautiful melody evokes deeply moving emotions even on the piano.

Depicting the moment when the courtesan Thaïs awakens to faith, this piece brims with the allure of purity intertwined with passion.

The freely shaped ebb and flow of sound expresses inner conflict and transcendence.

While it tests the performer’s technique and sensitivity, it also has the power to soothe the listener’s heart.

It is a masterpiece that piano enthusiasts are encouraged to try.

Through its gracefully singing melody, why not savor a crystalline feeling, as if bathed in light?

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In conclusion

This time, I introduced violin solo pieces, concertos, and works for string ensemble that are also often performed on the piano! Since they’re all famous pieces, many of you probably felt the melodies sounded familiar.

It can be quite challenging to recreate the violin’s smooth phrasing on the piano, where the sound begins to decay the moment you strike a key, but do try to be mindful of legato and enjoy expressing the music in a way that’s unique to the piano.