Par PLAYS JEAN-BERNARD / GRAS CHRISTOPHE. / Niveau : 1er Cycle / Répertoire / Alto et Piano

Par PLAYS JEAN-BERNARD / GRAS CHRISTOPHE. / Niveau : 1er Cycle / Répertoire / Alto et Piano

Par PLAYS JEAN-BERNARD / GRAS CHRISTOPHE. / Niveau : 1er Cycle / Répertoire / Alto et Piano

I first heard Walton's Viola Concerto in my youth and the mixture of haunting sadness and exuberance won me over immediately. Although other composers have written works for the instrument they are seldom played and the viola remains under regarded and unappreciated as do viola players! Having recently composed a number of cello pieces culminating in my 'Umbrian Variations' for eight cellos I decided to try my hand at something else the result:- this Sonatina for Viola and Piano. Last year (2009) at Ian Christians' Dordogne Chateau the Quator Wihan gave a concert and I was very struck by the viola playing of Jiri Zigmund - hence the dedication.

Easy pieces in popular styles such as jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll and reggae. This collection contains all the pieces formerly contained in Microjazz for Violin, plus brand new pieces too. The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade 4). Content : A Calming Influence A Dramatic Episode A Minor Tribute A Sad Tale A Touch of Spain Face in the Crowd Mean Streets Out West Rough Justice Scene from the Summit Song of the Isles Stamping Ground Steering Wheel Blues