Copland: Sonata for Violin and Piano by Aaron Copland, published by Boosey & Hawkes, is a defining American sonata marked by clarity, modern harmony, and expressive restraint.
Key features
• Major 20th-century violin sonata
• Clean textures and spacious sound world
• Balanced, equal chamber dialogue
• Ideal for serious recital repertoire
Filled with tender lyricism and Romantic warmth, Tchaikovsky’s Nocturne in D Minor, published by International Music Company, is beautifully suited to the expressive voice of the viola and piano. Its flowing melodies make it a rewarding choice for intermediate to advanced players developing tone, phrasing, and musical sensitivity.
Key Features:
• Music by Tchaikovsky for viola and piano
• Lyrical Romantic work based on Op. 19 No. 4
• Suitable for intermediate to advanced violists
• Ideal for recitals, examinations, lessons, and conservatory study
Berteau/Sammartini Sonata in G maj for cello & Piano(IMC)
12 Fantasias – Book 1 by Georg Philipp Telemann, arranged for unaccompanied viola by Louise Rood, offers serious players a rich combination of Baroque expression and technical study. With no accompaniment to rely upon, these fantasias develop musical independence, articulation, intonation, bow control, and a strong understanding of harmony and phrasing.
Key Features:
• Music by Telemann, arranged for viola by Louise Rood
• Written for unaccompanied solo viola
• Develops Baroque technique and musical independence
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, conservatory study, and recitals
Shostakovich, Sonata Op.40 for Cello (Sikorski)
Pastoral lyricism, lively rhythms, and a remarkable range of viola colours define Vaughan Williams’ Suite for Viola and Small Orchestra, published by Oxford University Press. Written in 1934 for Lionel Tertis, this substantial work offers serious violists rewarding twentieth-century repertoire that demands both technical versatility and mature musical interpretation.
Key Features:
• Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams
• Written for violist Lionel Tertis
• Important twentieth-century British viola repertoire
• Ideal for advanced study, competitions, recitals, and performance
Vivaldi Six Sonatas for Cello and Piano (IMC)
Kreisler’s Caprice Viennois Op. 2 (Schott) is a charming and expressive violin showpiece, perfect for advanced players who want to highlight both lyrical and technical skills on stage.
Key Features:
• Composer: Fritz Kreisler
• For violin and piano
• Advanced level
• Elegant Viennese style
• Ideal for recitals and competitions
Bright, elegant, and distinctly Classical, Zelter’s Viola Concerto in E-flat Major, published by Edition Kunzelmann and edited by Franz Beyer, offers rewarding repertoire for viola with piano reduction. Its three contrasting movements combine lyrical expression with energetic solo writing, making it excellent for developing technique, style, and confident concerto playing.
Key Features:
• Music by Carl Friedrich Zelter
• Edited by Franz Beyer
• For viola with piano reduction
• Three contrasting Classical movements
• Ideal for study, auditions, examinations, and recitals
Kreisler's Schön Rosmarin (Schott) is a graceful, Viennese-inspired miniature for advanced violinists, perfect as a sparkling encore or recital gem.
Key Features:
• By Fritz Kreisler
• For violin and piano
• Advanced level
• Playful, elegant style
• Excellent for encores and special events
Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances for cello and piano brings together six lively and contrasting dances based on traditional Romanian melodies. Published by Universal Edition, this colourful collection develops rhythmic precision, articulation, and expressive playing.
Key Features:
• Six dances for cello and piano
• Music by Béla Bartók
• Published by Universal Edition
• Based on Romanian folk melodies
• Lively and contrasting musical styles
• Ideal for study and performance
