Description Solos For The Viola Player The purpose of this anthology is to make available to the viola player a substantial body of work, and introducing a valuable and enticing literature. Songlist Adagio (Arpeggione Sonata) [Schubert, Franz] Allegretto Grazioso [Bach, Carl Phillipp Emanuel] Andante (Violin-viola Duo No.2) [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus] Boston Fancy (Hornpipe) Choralprelude (O Mensch Bewein Dein Sunde Gross) [Bach, Johann Sebastian] German Dance (Landler) [Dittersdorf, Karl Ditters Von] I'm Just A-going Over Jordan March (Notturno) [Beethoven, Ludwig Van] Menuetto [Handel, George Frideric] Romance [Mehul, Etienne-nicolas] Shenandoah Tambourin [D'hervelois, Louis De Caix] Tema Con Variazioni (Couplets Des Folies D'espagne) [Marais, Marin] Verborgenheit (Renunciation) [Wolf, Hugo] Von Ewige Liebe (Love Is Forever) [Brahms, Johannes] Were You There?

For the first time the series 'Bärenreiter?s Concert Pieces' presents arrangements of concertos for viola and violoncello. The editions are an ideal continuation of the Sassmannshaus string methods but can of course also be used independently. Since concerto op. 35 only employs the first position it is suitable for beginners and young students. The piece has been transposed to make it easier to play.The concise foreword by renowned string pedagogues Christoph and Kurt Sassmannshaus introduces the work and points out its relevant technical requirements.

Elderberry on the Field (Traditional - Russland)'Der Kranich' (Traditional - Ukraine)J. Brahms (1833-1897): 'Der Hampelmann'M. Glinka (1804-1857): Die kleine Nachtigall'To make Hay' (Traditional - Russland)W. A. Mozart (1756-1791): WalzerJ. Ch. Wagenseil (1715-1779): MenuettW. A. Mozart (1756-1791): MenuettF. Schubert (1797-1828): WalzerC. M. von Weber (1786-1826): Walzer

French composer and teacher Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded Sonata No. 2 for Viola and Piano being no exception. Milhaud's compositions are influenced by jazz and polytonality as exemplified in Sonata No. 2. Composed in 1944 Sonata No. 2 for Viola and Piano is an alternative exciting sonata made up of three movements; 1) Rural 2) Dramatic and 3) Rough. Milhaud makes use of variation in articulation complex rhythms chromaticism accidentals harmonics altering tempos variation in dynamics and a wide tessitura amongst other aspects. Milhaud's Sonata No. 2 for Viola and Piano is essential to all advanced violists seeking modern and exciting repertoire.

The Bohemian composer Jan K titel Va hal/Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739 1813) settled in Vienna around 1763. There he wrote several concertos for various instruments of which two for Viola have survived. Both are evidently not original compositions but arrangements by Va hal of some of his own works a common practice of that time. The Viola Concerto In C Major is based on Va hal's Cello concerto in the same key.Barenreiter's new revised edition makes this Concerto available once again. The solo part contains cadenzas for each movement.Performance material is available for hire.

French composer and teacher Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th Century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded Four Faces being no exception. Milhaud's compositions are influenced by jazz and polytonality as exemplified in Four Faces. The fourth of Four Faces The Parisian Woman is an alternative exciting piece for advanced violists. Composed in 1943 Milhaud makes use of harmonics complex rhythms ornamentation altering time signatures and clefs double stops variation in dynamics and a wide tessitura among other aspects.Milhaud's Four Faces is essential to all aspiring violists.

Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment to support less confident groups makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. Lyrics are also provided so there is something for everyone a must for Christmas!