Hoffmeister Concerto In D Major For Viola (Henle)
$60.95
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
Hoffmeister Concerto In D Major For Viola (Henle)
Master one of the most important cornerstones of the viola repertoire with Concerto in D Major by Franz Anton Hoffmeister, presented in a scholarly Henle Urtext edition by G. Henle Verlag. Widely regarded as an essential concerto for aspiring and professional violists alike, this Classical masterpiece is a regular feature in conservatory examinations, international competitions, and orchestral auditions. Combining elegant lyricism with brilliant virtuosity, the concerto perfectly showcases the viola's expressive warmth while demanding refined technical control, making it a defining work in every serious violist's repertoire.
Henle's Urtext edition offers a significant contribution to Hoffmeister scholarship by reconstructing the earliest recoverable musical text from the work's only surviving contemporary manuscript, carefully peeling back later editorial additions to present a version that closely reflects the composer's original intentions. The edition includes a practical viola and piano reduction, expert fingerings and bowings by internationally acclaimed violist Kim Kashkashian, and a comprehensive critical commentary documenting the editorial reconstruction. Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists, this edition is an outstanding resource for auditions, diploma examinations, competitions, conservatory study, recitals, and concerto performances, providing performers with both authoritative scholarship and practical performance guidance.
Key Features:
- Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister
- Published by G. Henle Verlag
- Henle Urtext Edition
- For viola and piano
- Concerto in D Major
- Reconstructed directly from the earliest recoverable manuscript source
- Fingerings and bowings by Kim Kashkashian
- Includes an extensive critical commentary
- Ideal for auditions, competitions, recitals, conservatory study, and examinations
- One of the most important concertos in the Classical viola repertoire
Musical Benefits:
- Develops authentic Classical phrasing and stylistic interpretation
- Strengthens bow control, articulation, shifting, and intonation
- Improves tonal projection and concerto performance skills
- Enhances musical understanding through an authoritative Urtext edition
- Builds confidence for auditions, competitions, and professional performances
