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Abstract
This study analyses through performer lenses Tchaikovsky’s Sérénade mélancolique, Op. 26; Valse-scherzo, Op. 34; and Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42. The author deconstructs the performance practice issues related to each of the works. A background on Tchaikovsky’s violin works, and a detailed performance guide aimed at violin students and professionals are included. Recommendations are given for practice routines, technical challenges, practical fingerings, and optimal bowings. Discussion regarding articulation, phrasing, tone, and color is also provided. The commentary will be based on analysis, professional recordings, and existing literature.