Wood-Sprite

Composer(s): Melinda Wagner

Just like the forest spirits who inspired this caprice, WOOD-SPRITE is both mischievous and gentle. Wagner invites performers to “let your instrument channel the elusive spirit of the wood-sprite,” noting that the violin is also born of the forest. This challenging 4½-minute work was commissioned for the 2026 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSwptPX5h5Y to hear many competitors' performances!

Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Duration: 0:04:30
Instrumentation: Violin
Pages: 10
Binding: 9x12
Format: Performance
UPC: 680160699490
ISBN: 9798299601190
Item No: 114-42541

Publication Date: 5/1/2026