Vieuxtemps, Capriccio Op 55 (Op 9 Posthumous) for Solo Viola (IMC)
Darkly expressive and intensely personal, Henri Vieuxtemps’ Capriccio for Solo Viola, commonly identified as Op. 55 (Op. 9 Posthumous), reveals a more introspective side of a composer celebrated for nineteenth-century virtuosity. Published by International Music Company (IMC) for unaccompanied viola, the work uses the instrument’s resonant lower register, lyrical voice, and technical range to create a complete musical statement without the support of piano or ensemble.
For the serious violist, the Capriccio is a concentrated study in musical independence. Double stops, chordal textures, register changes, articulation, bow control, and secure intonation must be balanced with Romantic phrasing and a strong sense of dramatic direction. Because every musical element rests with a single performer, the work rewards mature decisions about pacing, tonal colour, dynamics, and expression. Compact yet substantial, this IMC edition is valuable repertoire for advanced study, auditions, competitions, conservatory training, and solo recital performance.
Key Features:
- Music by Henri Vieuxtemps
- Published by International Music Company (IMC)
- Capriccio, Op. 55 (Op. 9 Posthumous)
- For unaccompanied solo viola
- Important nineteenth-century Romantic viola repertoire
- Combines technical challenge with expressive depth
- Requires no piano or other accompaniment
- Suitable for advanced and accomplished violists
- Ideal for auditions, competitions, conservatory study, and recitals
Musical Benefits:
- Develops independence and authority in solo performance
- Refines double stops, chordal playing, and advanced bow control
- Strengthens intonation and tonal projection across the instrument
- Encourages sophisticated Romantic phrasing and tonal colour
- Builds confidence in shaping a complete work without accompaniment
