for Viola and Piano-Brahms had already announced his 'retirement' from composition when in the spring of 1894 he played chamber music with the cellist Robert Hausmann and the clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld. This encounter apparently renewed his enthusiasm for Mühlfeld?s much admired playing and inspired him to write two Clarinet sonatas in the summer of the same year. It remains unclear when exactly Brahms drafted Viola parts to his two sonatas. In any case the Viola and Clarinet versions of the works were first published by Simrock at the same time in 1895. Today there is no doubt about Brahms? authorship of the Viola parts. They include important differences fromthe Clarinet original in order to do justice to this string instrument.An important part of this edition is the extensive preface. Firstly it informs about the sonatas? origins their compositional process pre-publication performances their publication history as well as early reception. Truly remarkable is the unique Performance Practice Commentary. Here the editors start from the premise that already a few decades after Brahms' death a widening gulf developed between the composer's expectations and the performance practices of the early 20th century. On the basis of manifold sources which include memoirs by pupils and chamber music partners treatises and essays early instructive editions and historical recordings the editors deal with key issues in understanding Brahms' notation. By a section-by-section analysis of rhythm and timing dynamics and accentuation dots and strokes slurring and non legato Piano pedalling and overholding Piano arpeggiation and dislocation string instrument fingering string instrument harmonics and vibrato the editors provide an indispensable assistance for a historically informed interpretation of the works.At the same time the edition offers an exciting and often surprising insight into musical interpretation of the German Romantic Era in general.A pioneering Urtext editionWith an unmarked Urtext partWith a second part including fingering and bowing based on the practices of contemporaries of BrahmsWith an extensive Performance Practice

Elizabeth Maconchy composed her Sonata For Viola And Piano in 1937 which premiered the following year in London. Included in this is the Score and Parts for Viola and Piano with the piece lasting around14 minutes. Elizabeth Maconchy enrolled at the Royal College of Music at the age of sixteen and while her String Quartets are often seen by many as the pinnacle of her musical achievements thisSonata For Viola And Piano is a beautiful interplay between the two instruments and must surely rank as one of the finest Viola sonatas ever composed.

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. Second of the series of ; Four Faces by Darius Milhaud, II. The Wisconsonian is a short piece for Alto and Piano. Easy to play, it requires some technique of the instrument and some theory knowledge to read in different keys. The book includes the parts for Viola and Piano and for Viola only. The music is cheerful and quite fast, with the Viola part playing mainly semisquavers alternating up and down every two bars. It is supposed to represent an American girl coming from Wisconsin. She is part of the four faces with: I. The Californian girl, II. The Wisconsonian and IV. The Parisian girl. Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a French modernist composer and a teacher. He was also part of the Les Six and was strongly influenced by Jazz. His opus list ended at 443./ Répertoire / Alto et Piano

Tired of the same old exam pieces? Need a little light relief? Then here's the answer to your problems. Play it Again is a lively collection of favourite tunes both new and old expertly arranged for easy viola with upbeat but playable piano accompaniments. All viola parts are written in first position so they are perfect for the absolute beginner helping young players to gain confidence and learn basic technique in a fun and lively way. Both you and your teacher can really relax and have fun!The solo viola part is also included on a separate insert.

Third of the series of “Quatre Visages” by Darius Milhaud III. La Bruxelloise is a short piece for Alto and Piano. Easy to play it still requires some technique of the instrument and some theory knowledge to read in different keys. The book includes the parts for Viola and Piano and for Viola only. The music quite slow is really delicate and is supposed to represent a Belgian girl coming from Brussels. She is part of the four faces with: I. The Californian girl II. The Wisconsonian and IV. The Parisian girl. Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a French modernist composer and a teacher. Hewas also part of Les Six and was strongly influenced by Jazz. His opus list ended at 443.

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. Third of the series of ; Quatre Visages by Darius Milhaud, III. La Bruxelloise is a short piece for Alto and Piano. Easy to play, it still requires some technique of the instrument and some theory knowledge to read in different keys. The book includes the parts for Viola and Piano and for Viola only. The music, quite slow, is really delicate and is supposed to represent a Belgian girl coming from Brussels. She is part of the four faces with: I. The Californian girl, II. The Wisconsonian and IV. The Parisian girl. Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a French modernist composer and a teacher. Hewas also part of Les Six and was strongly influenced by Jazz. His opus list ended at 443./ Répertoire / Alto et Piano

This book contains the piano accompaniments for Viola Time Sprinters. Characterful and easy to play these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents these books will help motivate all young violists as they learn to play.

Concert Pieces for Viola and Piano-Viola part & enclosed Piano accompaniment.14 recital pieces presented in increasing order of difficulty.Wide range of styles included.To complement the Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Viola method Bärenreiter offer a selection of recital pieces tailored to this educational concept. This edition presents 14 pieces covering a wide stylistic spectrum giving Viola players a rich body of appealing concert pieces to choose from.The works are arranged in increasing order of difficulty the cornerstones being two works by Georg Eduard Goltermann; his technically simple Andante religioso and his demanding Adagio and Tarantella. Works by Kalliwoda Fauré Grieg Dvo ák amongst others are included.The editor:Kurt Sassmannshaus is a violinist and Viola player a professor of Violin in Cincinnati (OH) and a promoter of Violin teaching with projects in Germany China and the United States. He continues the work of his father Egon Sassmannshaus who set new standards with the Sassmannshaus string methods.

Johann Christian Bach's Concerto in C minor for Viola and Orchestra.Edition for Viola (or Violin/Cello) and Piano reduction.

A small playful piece that revives the famous Twinkle twinkle little star in a dance version (a short tango).Composer Pascal Proust has many years of experience as a musician and music teacher. His work includes several hundred compositions for the most diverse instrumentations. He wrote La viola del niño for violists with an ability of approximately one year’s experience. He paid special attention to an easy-to-follow attractive musical style. La viola del niño is an ideal performance or competition work for young musicians.

The series “Bärenreiter’s Concert Pieces” has now been expanded to include the three-movement Student Concerto op. 22 by Friedrich Seitz in arrangements for viola (BA 8986) and cello (BA 8987) previously published for violin (BA 8979). The concertos have been transposed making them ideal for beginners and young pupils. Concise forewords by the renowned string pedagogues Christoph and Kurt Sassmannshaus introduce the work and point out the relevant playing techniques required.

Par PROUST PASCAL. Une courte histoire, une petite danse... tels qu'on les vivait jadis dans nos villages. Pour un petit concert ou pour les examens de début de 1er cycle des jeunes instrumentistes. - Pascal PROUST - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Alto 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 2/6 - Facile - Durée : 2 mn 10 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Pascal PROUST - / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Alto et Piano