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Abstract
This document examines the violin techniques found in Wieniawskis caprices Lcole modern Opus 10, and presents practice solutions to the technical challenges. Chapter one provides biographical information on Wieniawski, focusing on his life as a violinist, composer, and pedagogue. Chapter two is an introduction to Lcole moderne, containing a list of techniques found within each caprice, and a list of caprices/etudes which should be mastered prior to learning this work. Chapter three examines the technical challenges of each caprice and presents methods for their realization. Chapter four summarizes main ideas discussed in chapter three.