Valentine, Sonata in A min for Viola (Schott)

Clear lines, elegant proportions, and expressive restraint give Robert Valentine’s Sonata in A Minor its lasting value for developing string players. Published by Schott, this Baroque sonata brings the music of the English-born composer and instrumentalist Robert Valentine (c. 1671–1747) to the viola repertoire. Valentine spent much of his career in Italy, and his music reflects the graceful melodic writing and well-defined structure characteristic of the Italian Baroque tradition.

For the violist, the sonata offers rewarding practice in clean articulation, controlled bowing, intonation, ornamentation, and stylistically appropriate phrasing. Its musical demands encourage clarity and elegance rather than excessive virtuosity, making it particularly useful for players developing confidence in Baroque repertoire. This Schott edition is well suited to lessons, examinations, recitals, conservatory study, and general repertoire development.

Key Features:

• Music by Robert Valentine
• Published by Schott
• Sonata in A Minor
• Baroque repertoire for viola
• Influenced by the Italian Baroque tradition
• Suitable for developing and intermediate violists
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and musical study

Musical Benefits:

• Develops Baroque articulation and phrasing
• Strengthens bow control and intonation
• Introduces stylistically appropriate ornamentation
• Encourages clarity, balance, and expressive playing