Sonata for Viola and Piano by Arnold Bax is one of the outstanding works of the British viola repertoire. Published in the Centenary Edition, this expressive sonata combines rich Romantic harmonies with lyrical writing and technical brilliance, making it an excellent choice for advanced study and concert performance.
Key Features:
• Composed by Arnold Bax
• Published in the Centenary Edition
• For viola and piano
• Important twentieth-century British sonata
• Suitable for advanced violists
• Develops advanced technique and musical expression
• Ideal for recitals, auditions, competitions, and conservatory study
• Rich Romantic musical language
• Essential modern viola repertoire
• Valuable addition to every serious violist's library
Discover one of the finest British works for viola with Sonata for Viola and Piano by Arnold Bax, published in the Centenary Edition. Composed during the height of Bax's creative career, this richly expressive sonata showcases the viola's warm, lyrical voice through lush harmonies, sweeping melodies, and evocative textures characteristic of the composer's distinctive Romantic style. Combining technical brilliance with emotional depth, the work has become a significant contribution to the twentieth-century viola repertoire and is admired by performers for its musical sophistication and rewarding challenges. Ideal for advanced violists, conservatory students, recitals, competitions, auditions, and concert performance, this sonata develops tone production, bow control, phrasing, musical interpretation, rhythmic precision, and ensemble collaboration while offering a deeply satisfying artistic experience.
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Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, K207 (Barenreiter) sparkles with youthful charm, lively rhythms, and elegant melodies—an ideal piece for bringing Mozart’s early brilliance to life.
Key Features:
• Clear, performer-focused Barenreiter edition
• Playful, energetic solo lines
• Three engaging movements
• Perfect for recitals and skill building
Kreisler's Variationen (Schott) is a captivating set of themes and variations for advanced violinists, full of expressive character and technical challenge.
Key Features:
• Composer: Fritz Kreisler
• For violin and piano
• Advanced level
• Elegant Viennese style
• Perfect for a recital performance
A trusted beginner method by Markham Lee, The Fiddle and I introduces essential violin skills through progressive exercises and tuneful pieces.
Key Features:
• Beginner-friendly structure
• Develops core violin technique
• Encourages musical expression
• Ideal for early-stage students
Delius: Serenade from Hassan for Violin & Piano by Frederick Delius, arranged by Lionel Tertis, brings the lyrical beauty of Delius’s successful stage music into an intimate violin and piano setting.
Key features
• Inspired by the acclaimed 1923 production of Hassan
• Singing violin lines with impressionistic harmony
• Elegant, atmospheric recital repertoire
• Emphasis on tone color and expressive nuance
Mozart’s Sonatas for Piano and Violin Book 3 (Wiener Urtext-Schott/Universal Edition) unites four remarkable late sonatas in a scholarly, performer-friendly edition—perfect for chamber music lovers and serious students.
Key Features:
• K 454, 481, 526, 547 included
• Edited by Gidon Kremer and Karl Marguerre
• Based on original sources
• Excellent for recitals and study
A dramatic contemporary work by James MacMillan, After the Tryst combines Celtic lyricism with sweeping virtuosity. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, it is a striking choice for advanced recital performance.
Key Features:
• Rhapsodic and expressive style
• Inspired by Scottish tradition
• Technically demanding violin writing.
• Rich piano accompaniment
• Boosey & Hawkes edition
Hungarian Dances Nos. 1 & 3 by Johannes Brahms, published in the Hinrichsen Edition, presents two of Brahms' most beloved dance works in an engaging arrangement for viola and piano. Full of lively rhythms, rich Romantic melodies, and colourful musical contrasts, this collection is an excellent choice for developing expressive performance and technical confidence.
Key Features:
• Music by Johannes Brahms
• Published in the Hinrichsen Edition
• Arranged for viola and piano
• Includes Hungarian Dances Nos. 1 & 3
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
• Develops tone, articulation, phrasing, and rhythmic precision
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and auditions
• Inspired by Hungarian folk music
• Excellent recital and study repertoire
Delius: *La Légende* in E flat for Violin & Piano by Frederick Delius, published by Forsyth Music, is an atmospheric violin and piano duo piece celebrated for its poetic lyricism.
Key features
• Expressive, singing violin lines
• Gentle, impressionistic piano support
• Ideal for lyrical recital repertoire
• Focus on tone, color, and introspective character
