This series contains the most frequently performed short concertos for violinists. The editions include the solo violin part and a piano reduction for the accompanying pianist. The series is edited by Kurt Sassmannshaus, the internationally renowned violin pedagogue, who continues the "Sassmannshaus Violin School." The concert editions are ideal complements to this violin school (BA 9671-9674) and can be studied in parallel starting with the third volume.

The series 'Bärenreiter’s Concert Pieces' presents Concerto In D Op.22 (Student Concerto) by Friedrich Seitz. All editions contain a solo violin part and a piano part for the piano accompanist. The series is edited by KurtSassmannshaus, the internationally-renowned violin teacher and co-author of the Sassmannshaus violin school tradition. His forewords introduce these little gems and include tips for successful first concerts. Theseeditions form an ideal continuation of the Sassmannshaus violin school tradition and can be used in parallel from the third volume onwards or alongside any violin method. The series will be continued and willintroducestudents to more demanding repertoire with a gradually increasing level of difficulty.

Friedrich Seitz (1848 1918) was one of the best-known and most sought-after violinists of his day. The Student Concerto Op.12 starts with a resolute allegro in G minor, followed by a gentle adagio in E-flat major and flows into acheerful dance-like final move-ment in G major. In order to play this, violinists must be able to master 1st to 3rd positions.The series forms an ideal continuation of the Sassmannshaus 'Early Start' string methods but can alsobe used to supplement any other string tutor.