Category II

Born in Holzwicke/Germany in 2010

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in E-flat Major, BWV 1006: Preludio, Loure, Gavotte en Rondeau
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 17
L. Spohr: Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30, No. 3
F. Waxman: Carmen Fantasy
J. Corigliano (*1938): Red Violin Caprices for Solo Violin (1999): Theme (J = approx. 60) - Variation 1 - Presto - Variation 2 - Con bravoura - Variation 3 - Adagio, languid - Variation 4 - Slowly con rubato - Variation 5 - Presto, pesante

Round 3
M. Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Cobham/United Kingdom in 2010

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 17
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven Sonata No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 12/3
E. Ysaÿe Caprice based on Saint-Saëns’s waltz-form etude, Op. 52/6
M. Rozsa (1907–1995) Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 40 (1986)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Berlin/Germany in 2011

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in B minor, BWV 1002: Allemande–Double–Corrente–Double
H. Wieniawski, Étude-Caprice, Op. 10, No. 5, “Alla saltarella”
L. Spohr, Barcarolle in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, “Spring Sonata”
M. Ravel “Tzigane”
L. Auerbach (*1973) “T’filah,” Op. 33 (1996)

Round 3
M. Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Stadtbergen/Germany in 2011

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in E-flat Major, BWV 1006: Preludio, Loure, Gavotte en Rondeau
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 10
L. Spohr: Barcarolle in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30, No. 3
C. Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Op. 28
I. Yun (1917–1995): Li Na in the Garden; The Little Bird (1985)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G-sharp minor, Op. 26

Born in Cambridge/United Kingdom  in 2011

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 9
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
M. Ravel: Tzigane
R. Panufnik (*1968): Hora Bessarabia for solo violin (2015)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Brussels/Belgium in 20012

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in E major, BWV 1006: Preludio, Loure, Gavotte, and Rondeau
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 15
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30
C. Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Op. 28
J. Montgomery (*1981): Rhapsody No. 1 for solo violin (2014)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
 

Born in New York/United States of America  in 2012

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 24
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1
P. de Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25
E. T. (*1939) Zwilich: Fantasy for solo violin (2013)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Nanjing/China in 2011 

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in B minor, BWV 1002: Sarabande (double tempo), *Di Borea* (double tempo)
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 11
L. Spohr, Barcarolle in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30, No. 3
E. Ysaÿe: Caprice based on Saint-Saëns’s Étude in the Form of a Waltz, Op. 52, No. 6
E. T. (*1939) Zwilich: Fantasy for Solo Violin (2013)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in the United Kingdom in 2006

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 1
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30
F. Waxman: Carmen Fantasy
J. Corigliano (*1938): “Stomp” for Solo Violin (2011): 1st Movement

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
 

Born in 2010 in Beijing, China

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 19
L. Spohr, Barcarolle in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 (“Spring Sonata”)
P. de Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25
A. Schnittke (1934–1998): “A Paganini” (1982)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
 

Born in 2010 in Bönigen, Switzerland

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 17
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
E. Ysaÿe: Solo Sonata, Op. 27/3, Ballade
N. Milstein (1904–1992): Paganiniana (1954)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Naperville/United States of America in 2011

Round 1
J. S. Bach: Partita in B minor, BWV 1002: Allemande–Double–Sarabande–Double
H. Wieniawski: Caprice, Op. 18, No. 5
L. Spohr: Barcarolle in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
H. Wieniawski: Polonaise de concert No. 1 in D major, Op. 4
L. Auerbach (*1973): T’filah (1996)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Sydney/Australia, in 2011

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 4
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in G major
F. Waxman: Carmen Fantasy
J. Montgomery (*1981): Rhapsody No. 2 (2020)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Beijing/China in 2010

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30
E. Ysaÿe Caprice based on Saint-Saëns’s waltz-form etude, Op. 52/6
J. Corigliano (*1938) Red Violin Caprices for Solo Violin (1998)

Round 3
M. Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Washington/United States of America in 2011

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in B minor, BWV 1002: Sarabande (double tempo), *Di Borea* (double tempo)
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 24
L. Spohr: Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30
F. Waxman: Carmen Fantasy
C.-T. Perkinson (1932–2004): *Blues Forms* (1972) I. *Plain Blue/s*, II. *Just Blue/s*, III. *Jettin' Blue/s*

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G-sharp minor, Op. 26
 

Born in 2010 in Nanjing, China

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 24
L. Spohr Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12
Shangqian Li (b. ca. 1989) “Entranced with Mountain Scenery” for solo violin (2010)
N. Paganini Violin Concerto No. 2 in B minor, Op. 7: 3rd Movement, “La Campanella”

Round 3
M. Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Beijing/China in 2010

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in E major, BWV 1006: Preludio, Loure, Gavotte en Rondeau
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 24
L. Spohr, Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 12
M. Ravel: Tzigane
J. Corigliano (*1938): Red Violin Caprices for Solo Violin (1999)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in Bethesda/United States of America in 2012

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda–Corrente–Sarabande–Giga
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 24
L. Spohr: Barcarolle in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12/1: 1st Movement
H. Wieniawski: Polonaise de concert No. 1 in D major, Op. 4
J. Montgomery (*1981): Rhapsody No. 1 for solo violin (2014)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Born in New York/United States of America in 2010

Round 1
J. S. Bach, Partita in E major, BWV 1006: Preludio, Loure, Gavotte en Rondeau
N. Paganini, Caprice, Op. 1, No. 24
L. Spohr: Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 12
E. Ysaÿe: Caprice based on Saint-Saëns’s Étude in the Form of a Waltz, Op. 52/6
N. Zhang (*2010): Caprice (2026)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
 

Born in Beijing/China in 2012

Round 1
J. S. Bach: Allemanda, Corrente, Sarabanda, Giga from the Partita in D minor, BWV 1004
N. Paganini: Caprice, Op. 1, No. 24
L. Spohr: Barcarole in G major, Op. 135, No. 1

Round 2
L. v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1
H. W. Ernst: “Die letzte Rose” (The Last Rose), Etude No. 6
Li Shangqian: “Entranced with Mountain Scenery” (2012)

Round 3
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26