Albéniz Tango for Violin or Viola and Piano by Isaac Albéniz, arranged by Watson Forbes, is a richly expressive Spanish character piece that rewards lyrical playing and rhythmic freedom.
Key features
• Warm, sensuous Spanish character
• Ideal for expressive tone and phrasing
• Works beautifully for violin or viola
• A charming and atmospheric recital miniature
Sonata in G Minor by Henry Eccles, published by Edition Peters, is one of the finest works of the Baroque repertoire. Originally written for violin and expertly arranged for viola by Paul Klengel, this elegant sonata blends expressive lyricism with graceful dance movements, making it a favourite among intermediate and advanced violists.
Key Features:
• Music by Henry Eccles
• Published by Edition Peters
• Arranged for viola by Paul Klengel
• For viola and piano
• Sonata in G Minor
• Originally composed for violin
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
• Develops Baroque style, tone, articulation, and phrasing
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and conservatory study
• Essential addition to every violist's library
Bach’s Three Sonatas, BWV 1027–1029 are presented in this Bärenreiter edition for cello and harpsichord/piano. Edited by Hans Eppstein, the collection includes the Sonatas in G major, D major, and G minor and offers sophisticated Baroque repertoire for advanced study and performance.
Key Features:
• Three Bach sonatas for cello
• BWV 1027–1029
• Edited by Hans Eppstein
• Published by Bärenreiter
• Edition BA 5210
• Ideal for advanced study and performance
Concerto in D Major by Franz Anton Hoffmeister, published in a scholarly Henle Urtext edition by G. Henle Verlag, is one of the most frequently performed and auditioned works in the viola repertoire. Featuring expert fingerings and bowings by Kim Kashkashian, this authoritative edition is indispensable for serious students and professional performers alike.
Key Features:
• Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister
• Published by G. Henle Verlag
• Henle Urtext Edition
• For viola and piano
• Concerto in D Major
• Reconstructed from the earliest surviving manuscript source
• Fingerings and bowings by Kim Kashkashian
• Includes a detailed critical commentary
36 Etudes, Op. 20 (Elementary and Progressive) by Heinrich Ernst Kayser, published by International Music Company and edited by Josef Gingold, is one of the most respected violin study collections ever written.
Key Features:
• Music by Heinrich Ernst Kayser
• Published by International Music Company
• Edited by Josef Gingold
• 36 Etudes, Op. 20 (Elementary and Progressive)
• For solo violin
• Progressive studies from elementary to intermediate level
• Excellent preparation for Kreutzer studies
• Develops tone, intonation, shifting, articulation, and bow control
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, conservatory study, and auditions
• An essential classic in every violinist's technical library
Two Sonatas in G Minor and F Major by Benedetto Marcello, published by International Music Company, is a refined collection for viola and piano that highlights the elegance and expressive beauty of the Baroque period. Ideal for intermediate and advanced violists, these sonatas are excellent choices for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study.
Key Features:
• Music by Benedetto Marcello for viola and piano
• Two expressive Baroque sonatas in G Minor and F Major
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study
Bach’s Six Suites for Cello Solo, BWV 1007–1012 are presented in this classic G. Schirmer edition, revised and edited by Frits Gaillard. Containing all six suites for unaccompanied cello, it is a practical edition for serious study and performance.
Key Features:
• All six Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012
• For unaccompanied cello
• Edited by Frits Gaillard
• Published by G. Schirmer
• Includes performance notes
• Ideal for advanced study and recitals
Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, published by Boosey & Hawkes, is a beautifully lyrical work for viola and piano, adapted from the composer's famous song for voice. Rich in Romantic expression, it is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced violists preparing for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study.
Key Features:
• Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff for viola and piano
• Adapted from Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 for voice and piano
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study
The Goltermann Cello Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 65 Preparatory Accompaniment (IMC 3790) is designed to support students learning this popular Romantic cello concerto. Edited by Daniel Morganstern and Susa Moses, it provides a practical accompaniment resource for lessons, practice, and rehearsal.
Key Features:
• Composer: Georg Goltermann
• Concerto: No. 4 in G Major
• Opus: 65
• Publisher: IMC
• No.: IMC 3790
• Editors: Morganstern & Moses
• Preparatory accompaniment
Beautifully lyrical and deeply nostalgic, Shostakovich’s Romance from The Gadfly is arranged for viola and piano by Sue Otty and published by SJ Music. Taken from Shostakovich’s celebrated 1955 film score, its flowing melody is ideally suited to the viola’s warm voice and makes an expressive choice for study or recital performance.
Key Features:
• Music by Shostakovich, arranged by Sue Otty
• For viola and piano
• From the 1955 film The Gadfly
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals
The Haydn Cello Concerto in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2 (Henle) is a major Classical concerto combining elegant melodies with brilliant and demanding cello writing. This Henle Urtext edition, with piano reduction, is an authoritative choice for advanced study, rehearsal, and performance.
Key Features:
• Composer: Joseph Haydn
• Key: D Major
• Catalogue: Hob. VIIb:2
• Publisher: G. Henle Verlag
• Edition: Urtext
• Period: Classical
• Advanced cello repertoire
Concerto in G Major by Johann Stamitz, published by Edition Peters, is a distinguished Classical concerto for viola and piano, edited by Rudolf Laugg with a piano reduction by J. Wojciechowski. Originally written for viola, string orchestra, and harpsichord, it is an outstanding choice for intermediate and advanced violists preparing for recitals, auditions, and conservatory study.
Key Features:
• Music by Johann Stamitz, edited by Rudolf Laugg
• Piano reduction by J. Wojciechowski
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
• Ideal for recitals, auditions, and conservatory study
