Clarke Sonata For Viola (Chester)

$58.95

Sonata for Viola and Piano by Rebecca Clarke, published by Chester Music, is one of the most celebrated works in the modern viola repertoire. Combining rich Impressionist harmonies, lyrical beauty, and virtuosic writing, this iconic sonata is indispensable repertoire for advanced violists preparing for recitals, auditions, competitions, and conservatory study.

Key Features:

• Music by Rebecca Clarke

• Published by Chester Music

• For viola and piano

• Three-movement sonata

• Includes piano score and separate viola part

• Suitable for advanced violists

• Develops advanced technique and expressive musicianship

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

• Landmark twentieth-century viola repertoire

• Essential addition to every serious violist's library

Description

Rebecca Clarke, Sonata for Viola (Chester)

Discover one of the greatest masterpieces ever written for the viola with Sonata for Viola and Piano by Rebecca Clarke, published by Chester Music. Composed in 1919, this landmark work is regarded as one of the defining compositions of the twentieth-century viola repertoire, celebrated for its rich harmonic language, passionate lyricism, and remarkable technical brilliance. Premiered at the Berkshire Music Festival in 1919, the sonata tied for first place in the prestigious Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Composition Competition, firmly establishing Clarke as one of the most important composers of her generation. Blending Impressionist colours with English lyricism and powerful Romantic expression, the work fully exploits the viola's rich tonal palette across its three contrasting movements. This Chester Music edition includes a piano score and a separate viola part, making it an essential resource for advanced violists preparing for conservatory study, diploma examinations, recitals, auditions, competitions, and concert performance.

Key Features:

Music by Rebecca Clarke
Published by Chester Music
For viola and piano
Three-movement sonata composed in 1919
One of the most important works in the twentieth-century viola repertoire
Includes piano score and separate viola part
Rich Impressionist and Romantic musical language
Develops advanced technique and expressive interpretation
Suitable for advanced violists
Ideal for conservatory study, recitals, auditions, competitions, and diploma examinations

Musical Benefits:

Strengthens advanced viola technique
Develops expressive phrasing and tonal control
Improves rhythmic precision and musical interpretation
Enhances ensemble collaboration with piano
Expands the core twentieth-century viola repertoire

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Clarke Two Pieces For Viola And Cello (Oxford)

Two Pieces for Viola and Cello by Rebecca Clarke, published by Oxford University Press, is a delightful chamber music collection featuring the contrasting movements Lullaby and Grotesque. Originally written for Clarke and cellist May Mukle, these expressive miniatures combine lyrical beauty with lively character, making them rewarding repertoire for intermediate and advanced string players.

Key Features:

• Music by Rebecca Clarke

• Published by Oxford University Press

• For viola and cello

• Includes Lullaby and Grotesque

• Includes an alternative violin part for Grotesque

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

• Develops ensemble playing, tone, and musical expression

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

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Clarke, Shorter Pieces For Viola (Oxford)

Shorter Pieces for Viola by Rebecca Clarke, published by Oxford University Press, is a superb collection of six expressive works for viola and piano. Carefully edited from Clarke's original materials, these lyrical and characterful pieces provide ideal recital and educational repertoire for intermediate to advanced violists, particularly those around Grades 6–7.

Key Features:

• Music by Rebecca Clarke

• Published by Oxford University Press

• For viola and piano

• Collection of six expressive character pieces

• Suitable for approximately Grades 6–7

• Develops tone, phrasing, articulation, and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and festivals

• Includes six celebrated works by Rebecca Clarke

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