Yanshinov Concertino in A Minor, Op. 35 – Violin Performance
The Yanshinov Concertino in A Minor, Op. 35 is a work that appears frequently within Russian violin pedagogy, yet remains largely unknown in many Western teaching traditions.
Despite its relative obscurity, the piece is exceptionally effective for developing tone production, intonation, coordination, and musical phrasing in the developing violinist.
Unlike many concertino works that prioritize display, Yanshinov’s writing focuses on balance and musical responsibility. The violinist is asked to sustain tone, shape phrases, and coordinate both hands carefully while remaining within a technically accessible framework.
Because the work remains largely in first and third position, it allows violinists to develop core musical and technical habits without unnecessary technical escalation.
Violin Performance
This performance offers a complete listening reference for the Yanshinov Concertino in A Minor, helping violinists understand pacing, tone development, and the musical arc of the piece.
Listening to the work in full helps clarify:
• Phrase Direction
• Tone Continuity Across Strings
• Bow Distribution At Singing Tempos
• Coordination Between Bow And Left Hand
• Musical Structure Across Larger Sections
These elements often become clearer through listening before they fully appear in one’s own playing.
A Concertino that Teaches
The Yanshinov Concertino functions as formative repertoire. Rather than serving as a brief stepping stone, it provides a sustained opportunity to refine essential elements of violin playing.
Violinists encounter:
• String Crossings That Reveal Bow Coordination
• Double And Triple Stops That Clarify Left-Hand Frame
• Articulation Changes That Develop Bow Control
• Opportunities For Dynamic Shaping And Phrase Awareness
When approached carefully, the piece trains the violinist from the inside out.
Studying the Yanshinov Concertino
Violinists who would like to explore the piece more deeply can study it inside the Broadbent School of Violin Artistry.
The guided repertoire course approaches the work as curriculum-level repertoire, clarifying the technical and musical structure of the piece so that practice becomes focused and intentional.
💫 Yanshinov: Concertino in A Minor, Op. 35 — A Guided Repertoire Study Course
The course includes:
• Section-by-Section Teaching Videos
• Public-Domain Score With Fingerings And Bowings
• Piano Accompaniment Via Tomplay
• Full Performance Reference Video
• Lifetime Course Access
Tomplay Accompaniment
Practicing with a reliable piano accompaniment can make a tremendous difference in how a concerto or concertino develops musically.
For this performance and for many repertoire studies within the Broadbent School, I often use Tomplay, an interactive sheet music platform that allows violinists to practice with professional piano accompaniments at adjustable tempos.
Tomplay makes it possible to:
• Practice With A Full Piano Accompaniment At Any Tempo
• Slow Difficult Passages Without Distorting Pitch
• Repeat Sections Easily During Practice
• Follow A Clean, Professionally Engraved Score
For violinists studying repertoire independently, it provides a practical way to experience the musical dialogue between violin and piano even when a collaborative pianist is not available.
💫 Explore Yanshinov Concertino on Tomplay here
Tomplay offers a wide library of violin repertoire, including many standard concert works used in violin study.
Study Violin with Personal Guidance
If you feel that something in your violin playing is not quite working yet, individualized guidance can often reveal the missing piece.
In private online lessons we focus on the specific elements that shape beautiful violin playing — tone production, bow coordination, intonation, and thoughtful practice strategy.
Each lesson is tailored to your playing so that the next steps in your development become clear and achievable.
🎻 Schedule a private online lesson below.
Happy Practicing,
Have you studied this piece or worked through similar technical challenges?
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Heather Kaye Broadbent is a classically trained concert violinist and the founder of the Broadbent School of Violin Artistry, an online learning environment dedicated to helping violinists develop beautiful tone, refined technique, and deeper musical understanding.
She received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder and has performed professionally in both the United States and Europe, including orchestral work in Bulgaria with the Gabrovo Chamber Orchestra and the Yambol Chamber Orchestra. Earlier in her career she held leadership positions in orchestras throughout the greater Chicago–Milwaukee region.
Through her teaching, Heather has worked with millions of violinists worldwide via YouTube lessons, online courses, group coaching programs, and private instruction. Her students have earned awards in competitions, held concertmaster positions in youth and regional orchestras, and performed in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes gorgeous tone, balanced technique, and thoughtful musicianship, guiding violinists to develop not only technical skill but a lifelong relationship with music.
Heather is also an advocate for a holistic approach to violin playing, recognizing that physical awareness, mental focus, and artistic curiosity all play an important role in the violinist’s journey.
Heather Kaye Broadbent
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