Jacob Concerto No.2 For Viola And Orchestra (Viola/Piano Reduction)

$41.95

Concerto No. 2 by Gordon Jacob is a compelling twentieth-century concerto for viola and orchestra, presented in a practical viola and piano reduction. Blending lyrical expression with refined British craftsmanship, this four-movement work is an excellent choice for advanced violists preparing for recitals, concerto performances, competitions, auditions, and conservatory study.

Key Features:

• Music by Gordon Jacob

• Concerto No. 2 for viola and orchestra

• Viola and piano reduction

• Four-movement twentieth-century concerto

• Composed in 1979

• Suitable for advanced students and professional violists

• Develops tone, phrasing, articulation, and concerto technique

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

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Concerto No. 2 for Viola and Orchestra (Viola/Piano Reduction) by Gordon Jacob

Expand your concerto repertoire with the lyrical elegance of Concerto No. 2 by Gordon Jacob, a distinguished work for viola and orchestra presented in a practical viola and piano reduction. Composed in 1979, this four-movement concerto reflects Jacob's lifelong affinity for writing idiomatically for string instruments, combining expressive melodies, transparent orchestration, and refined craftsmanship. Unlike many twentieth-century concertos that embrace extreme modernism, Jacob's concerto remains approachable in its musical language while offering performers a rich blend of lyricism, rhythmic vitality, and technical sophistication. Its balance of expressive warmth and structural clarity has made it a rewarding work for violists seeking repertoire beyond the standard concerto canon.

Designed for advanced students and professional performers, Concerto No. 2 explores the viola's full expressive spectrum through four contrasting movements, from the reflective opening Lento to the energetic and virtuosic finale. Throughout the work, the soloist is challenged to demonstrate tonal beauty, expressive phrasing, rhythmic precision, agile technique, and mature musical interpretation while maintaining a close partnership with the accompaniment. This edition is ideally suited for conservatory study, recital performances, concerto competitions, diploma examinations, orchestral auditions, and advanced teaching. A significant contribution to British viola literature, Jacob's concerto offers an inspiring alternative for performers wishing to explore twentieth-century music that is both accessible and artistically rewarding.

Key Features:

Music by Gordon Jacob
Concerto No. 2 for viola and orchestra
Viola and piano reduction for rehearsal and performance
Four contrasting movements
Composed in 1979
Richly lyrical twentieth-century British concerto
Suitable for advanced students and professional violists
Ideal for recitals, concerto preparation, competitions, auditions, and conservatory study
Showcases both expressive and virtuosic aspects of the viola
An important work in the modern British viola repertoire

Musical Benefits:

Develops advanced concerto technique and tonal projection
Strengthens articulation, bow control, shifting, and rhythmic precision
Improves expressive phrasing and large-scale musical interpretation
Enhances collaboration between soloist and pianist
Builds confidence in performing substantial twentieth-century concerto repertoire

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Jacob Sonatina For Viola (Special Order Edition)

Sonatina by Gordon Jacob is a beautifully crafted work for viola and piano that combines Classical elegance with the fresh harmonic language of twentieth-century British music. Available as a Special Order Edition, it is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced violists seeking expressive and rewarding repertoire for recitals, conservatory study, examinations, and chamber music performance.

Key Features:

• Music by Gordon Jacob

• Sonatina for viola and piano

• Available as a Special Order Edition

• Composed in 1946

• Elegant twentieth-century British chamber repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Develops tone, phrasing, articulation, and ensemble musicianship

• Highlights Gordon Jacob's lyrical and accessible compositional style

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