Prokofiev, Eight Selected Pieces From "Romeo And Juliet" for viola (Sikorski)
$81.95
Eight Selected Pieces from the Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" by Sergei Prokofiev, published by Sikorski and arranged for viola and piano by Vadim Borisovsky, is a superb collection of eight memorable movements from the famous ballet. Ideal for intermediate and advanced violists, it is perfect for recitals, conservatory study, examinations, and chamber music performance.
Key Features:
• Music by Sergei Prokofiev, arranged by Vadim Borisovsky
• Eight selected movements from Romeo and Juliet for viola and piano
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
• Ideal for recitals, examinations, and conservatory study
Prokofiev Eight Selected Pieces from the Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" (Sikorski) for Viola and Piano
Relive the drama and romance of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy through Eight Selected Pieces from the Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" by Sergei Prokofiev, published by Sikorski. Expertly arranged for viola and piano by Vadim Borisovsky, this outstanding collection brings together eight memorable movements from Prokofiev's celebrated ballet score, transforming its rich orchestral writing into expressive and rewarding chamber music. From youthful innocence and lyrical tenderness to powerful drama and majestic dance rhythms, each piece highlights the remarkable expressive range of the viola while preserving the emotional intensity of the original ballet.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists, this collection provides an excellent opportunity to explore twentieth-century repertoire while developing expressive phrasing, tonal colour, rhythmic precision, articulation, and ensemble skills. Ideal for recitals, conservatory study, examinations, chamber music programmes, and advanced performance, this Sikorski edition is an invaluable addition to the modern viola repertoire.
Contents:
- Introduction
- The Street Awakens
- Julia the Young Girl
- Arrival of the Guests
- Dance of the Knights
- Mercutio
- Balcony Scene – Romeo and Juliet Meet
- Father Lorenzo
Key Features:
- Music by Sergei Prokofiev
- Published by Sikorski
- Arranged for viola and piano by Vadim Borisovsky
- Eight Selected Pieces from the Ballet "Romeo and Juliet"
- For viola and piano
- Features eight iconic movements from Prokofiev's celebrated ballet
- Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
- Ideal for recitals, conservatory study, examinations, and chamber music
- A distinguished collection in the twentieth-century viola repertoire
Musical Benefits:
- Develops expressive phrasing and tonal refinement
- Strengthens rhythmic precision, articulation, and ensemble playing
- Enhances interpretation of twentieth-century music
- Builds confidence through varied and contrasting musical styles
