This work investigates the historical performance practice and structural integrity of Giovanni Battista Viotti’s eighteenth-century violin concertos through a modern critical edition. The book presents a piano reduction of the eighteenth-century arrangement by Charles Doisy, providing a scholarly framework for understanding the evolution of the concerto form in the Parisian musical scene. By combining historical context with practical performance materials, the authors offer a resource for both musicologists and performing musicians interested in the late Classical period.

Experts recognize this edition as a significant contribution to the revival of Viotti’s repertoire, providing necessary access to previously obscure arrangements. Musicians frequently note the clarity of the piano reduction, which facilitates effective rehearsal and performance in modern settings.