Meditation and Processional by Ernest Bloch, published by G. Schirmer, is a beautifully expressive work for viola and piano that highlights the instrument's lyrical warmth and emotional depth. Combining reflective and majestic musical styles, it is an excellent choice for advancing violists seeking rewarding twentieth-century repertoire.

Key Features:

• Music by Ernest Bloch

• Published by G. Schirmer

• For viola and piano

• Features Meditation and Processional

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Develops tone, phrasing, vibrato, and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and auditions

• Rich twentieth-century musical language

• Excellent recital and study repertoire

• Valuable addition to every violist's library

Prokofiev Eight Selected Pieces from the Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" (Sikorski) for Viola and Piano

Prokofiev, Eight Selected Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet" (Sikorski)

Suite Hébraïque by Ernest Bloch, published by G. Schirmer, is one of the most important works in the twentieth-century viola repertoire. Inspired by Jewish musical traditions, this powerful suite combines lyrical beauty, rich harmonies, and technical brilliance, making it an outstanding choice for advanced violists preparing for recitals, auditions, competitions, and conservatory study.

Key Features:

• Music by Ernest Bloch

• Published by G. Schirmer

• For viola and piano

• Includes Rapsodie, Processional, and Affirmation

• Suitable for advanced violists

• Inspired by Jewish musical traditions

• Develops advanced technique and expressive musicianship

• Ideal for recitals, auditions, competitions, and conservatory study

Bach Six Suites for solo cello Edited by George Pratt, Stainer and Bell / Augener edition

Elegy for Solo Viola by Benjamin Britten, published by Faber Music, is a haunting and deeply expressive work for unaccompanied viola. Composed in 1930 and later rediscovered for performance, this important twentieth-century masterpiece offers advanced violists a rewarding opportunity to develop musical independence and expressive artistry.

Key Features:

• Music by Benjamin Britten

• Published by Faber Music

• For solo viola

• Unaccompanied performance

• Composed in 1930

• Suitable for advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, diploma examinations, auditions, and conservatory study

• Landmark twentieth-century solo viola repertoire

• Develops advanced technique and musical expression

• Essential addition to every serious violist's library

Boccherini, Cello Concerto In B - Flat Major, Commentary And Preparatory Exercises (IMC)

Boccherini, Cello Concerto in B-flat Major, Commentary and preparatory exercises, G 482 - for cello and optional 2nd cello - International Music Company Edition - 2nd cello part composed by Daniel Morganstern

Sonata in D Minor by Mikhail Glinka, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, is a distinguished early Romantic chamber work that highlights Glinka's lyrical style and contrapuntal skill. This scholarly edition clearly identifies the editor's contributions while preserving the composer's original vision, making it a rewarding choice for intermediate and advanced violists.

Key Features:

• Music by Mikhail Glinka

• Published by Breitkopf & Härtel

• For viola and piano

• Sonata in D Minor

• Scholarly edition with editorial completions clearly marked

• One of Glinka's finest early chamber works.

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, conservatory study, examinations, and chamber music

Chahagir (Torch-Bearer), Op. 56 by Alan Hovhaness is a beautifully introspective work for solo viola, inspired by an Armenian folk melody. Rich in lyrical expression and quiet spirituality, this short twentieth-century masterpiece offers violists an outstanding opportunity to develop expressive musicianship for recitals, examinations, conservatory study, and solo performance.

Key Features:

• Music by Alan Hovhaness

• Chahagir (Torch-Bearer), Op. 56

• For solo viola

• Inspired by an Armenian folk melody

• Composed in 1944

• Approximately five minutes in duration

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Develops tone, phrasing, and expressive interpretation

Granados, Orientale for Cello and Piano (IMC)

Six Nocturnes, Op. 186 by Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda, published by International Music Company and edited by Joseph Vieland, is a charming collection for viola and piano that celebrates the instrument's lyrical and expressive qualities.

Key Features:

• Music by Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda

• Published by International Music Company

• Edited by Joseph Vieland

• For viola and piano

• Six Nocturnes, Op. 186

• Collection of six Romantic character pieces

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, conservatory study, and chamber music

• A beautiful addition to the Romantic viola repertoire

Sicilienne and Rigaudon by Fritz Kreisler, arranged for viola and piano by Alan Arnold and published by Viola World, pairs two contrasting concert favourites that blend graceful lyricism with spirited virtuosity. 

Key Features:

• Music by Fritz Kreisler

• Published by Viola World

• Arranged for viola by Alan Arnold

• For viola and piano

• Includes Sicilienne and Rigaudon

• Combines lyrical and lively musical styles

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Develops tone, phrasing, articulation, and bow control

• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and competitions

• A classic addition to the viola recital repertoire

Martinu, Nocturnes (Quatre Etudes) for Cello with Piano (Leduc) for No1, 2, 3 and 4