Lionel Tertis: The Early Years – Book 2 is a distinctive collection of favourites arranged and composed by Lionel Tertis for his recitals and recordings. Edited by John White, it features works by Fauré, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Ireland, Wolstenholme, and Tertis himself for viola and piano.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Edited by John White

• Published by Comus Edition

• Includes arrangements and original works associated with Lionel Tertis

• Varied advanced recital repertoire

• Ideal for serious viola study and performance

A fiery Baroque work by Pietro Antonio Locatelli, the Sonata in G minor, Op. 6 No. 12 blends expressive depth with virtuosic brilliance. This IMC viola and piano edition is ideal for advanced performance.

Key Features:

• Italian Baroque repertoire

• Ornamented and technically engaging

• Warm viola adaptation

• Ideal for recital use

• IMC edition

Ševčík’s School of Technique, Op. 1 – Parts 3 & 4, arranged for viola by Lionel Tertis, is a focused technical study book covering shifting, three-octave scales, arpeggios, double stops, intervals, and harmonics. Published by Bosworth, it is an excellent resource for serious violists developing greater accuracy and technical security.

Key Features:

• For solo viola

• Arranged by Lionel Tertis

• Op. 1, Parts 3 & 4 combined

• Develops shifting, intonation, and double stops

• Includes scales, arpeggios, intervals, and harmonics

• Ideal for systematic technical study

Chant Pastoral by Éric Roche is an expressive work for viola and piano, published by Éditions Combre. Its lyrical character makes it ideal for developing tone, phrasing, and musical expression.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Composed by Éric Roche

• Published by Éditions Combre

• Lyrical and expressive in style

• Ideal for lessons and performance

Movie Instrumental Solos for Viola from Alfred Music features exciting themes from popular films including Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and more. Designed for Level 2–3 players, it provides engaging repertoire for solo practice or ensemble performance.

Key Features:

• Popular movie themes arranged for viola

• Approximately Level 2–3

• Published by Alfred Music

• Compatible with violin and cello editions

• Recorded accompaniment included

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and performance

Album of Classical Pieces – Volume 3 is a varied Kalmus Edition collection for viola and piano, transcribed by Paul Klengel. Featuring works by Bach, Handel, Lully, Rameau, Gluck, Martini, Mozart, and Schubert, it provides rewarding repertoire for developing technique, musical style, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Transcribed by Paul Klengel

• Nine classical selections

• Kalmus Edition K04305

• Features works by eight major composers.

• Ideal for lessons, study, and recitals

Hummel’s Fantaisie for Viola, arranged by Fernand Oubradous, is a compact and expressive concert work based on Hummel’s Potpourri, Op. 94. Published by Editions Musicales Transatlantiques for viola and piano, it combines lyrical writing with brilliant solo passages and makes rewarding recital repertoire.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Arranged by Fernand Oubradous

• Published by Editions Musicales Transatlantiques

• Based on Hummel’s Potpourri, Op. 94

• Lyrical and virtuosic in character

• Ideal for advanced violists and recital performance

First Repertoire for Viola – Book Two continues Wilkinson and Hart’s carefully graded approach with a varied selection of music for viola and piano. Featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Purcell, Grieg and others, this Faber collection helps developing violists strengthen technique while exploring a broad range of musical styles.

Key Features:

• Compiled and arranged by Wilkinson & Hart

• For viola and piano

• Carefully graded developing repertoire.

• Wide variety of composers and musical styles

• Part of a progressive three-book series

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals