Handoshkin, Concerto in C major for Viola and Piano (IMC)
$46.95
Concerto in C Major by Ivan Handoshkin, published by International Music Company and edited by Joseph Vieland, is a landmark work for viola and piano that highlights the instrument's lyrical beauty and Classical elegance. One of the earliest concertos written for the viola, it is an excellent performance choice for advancing players preparing for recitals, examinations, and competitions.
Key Features:
• Music by Ivan Handoshkin
• Published by International Music Company
• Edited by Joseph Vieland
• For viola and piano
• Concerto in C Major
• Early Classical concerto for viola
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
• Develops tone, phrasing, articulation, and concerto technique
Handoshkin, Concerto in C major for Viola and Piano (IMC)
Discover a rare jewel of the Classical-era viola repertoire with Concerto in C Major by Ivan Handoshkin, published by International Music Company in a viola and piano reduction edited by Joseph Vieland. Composed around the turn of the nineteenth century, this concerto is one of the earliest substantial concertos written specifically for the viola and continues to be admired for its graceful lyricism, elegant Classical style, and idiomatic writing for the instrument. Rich in expressive melodies and lively virtuoso passages, the work showcases the viola's warm lower register alongside its brilliant upper voice, making it an engaging and rewarding concerto for both performers and audiences.
This edition is an excellent choice for advancing and accomplished violists seeking to broaden their concerto repertoire beyond the standard works. It provides valuable opportunities to refine tonal projection, expressive phrasing, shifting, articulation, bow control, and Classical stylistic interpretation while developing confidence in concerto performance. Perfect for conservatory study, examinations, competitions, recitals, and orchestral audition preparation, Handoshkin's Concerto in C Major remains an important milestone in the evolution of the viola as a solo instrument and a rewarding addition to every serious violist's music collection.
Key Features:
- Music by Ivan Handoshkin
- Published by International Music Company
- Edited by Joseph Vieland
- For viola and piano (piano reduction)
- Concerto in C Major
- One of the earliest concertos composed specifically for the viola
- Classical-era concerto with lyrical and virtuosic passages
- Suitable for intermediate to advanced violists
- Ideal for recitals, competitions, examinations, conservatory study, and concerto preparation
- A distinguished work in the historical viola repertoire
Musical Benefits:
- Develops expressive tone production and projection
- Strengthens shifting, bow control, and technical fluency
- Improves Classical phrasing and stylistic interpretation
- Enhances ensemble collaboration with piano accompaniment
- Builds confidence in concerto performance and musical expression
