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

The Boosey & Hawkes Viola Anthology features 13 pieces by 11 composers for viola solo or viola and piano. With music by Bartók, Britten, Copland, Delius, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich and others, it offers a diverse selection of intermediate-to-advanced repertoire for study and performance.

Key Features:

• 13 pieces by 11 composers

• For viola solo and viola with piano

• Published by Boosey & Hawkes

• Intermediate to advanced level

• Varied 20th- and 21st-century repertoire

• Ideal for study, auditions, and recitals

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

Improve Your Sight-Reading! Viola Grades 1–5 by Paul Harris is a progressive Faber Music workbook designed to build confident and accurate sight-reading. Through rhythmic and melodic exercises, prepared examples, and graded sight-reading tests, students gradually develop the skills needed to successfully approach unfamiliar music.

Key Features:

• For viola Grades 1–5

• Written by Paul Harris

• Published by Faber Music

• Progressive sight-reading exercises

• Develops rhythm, reading accuracy, and confidence

• Excellent for lessons and examination preparation

Fiddling for Classical Stiffs – Viola Version by Edward M. Caner introduces classically trained violists to the lively world of traditional fiddling. Published by Latham Music, it features familiar fiddle tunes while developing rhythm, articulation, bowing, and stylistic confidence.

Key Features:

• Traditional fiddle repertoire for viola

• By Edward M. Caner

• Published by Latham Music

• Intermediate level

• Develops rhythm, bowing, and fiddle style

• Ideal for classical violists exploring folk music

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

First Studies for Viola, Op. 86 by Richard Hofmann is a progressive Edition Peters collection designed to build essential viola technique. Its approachable studies develop intonation, finger control, bowing, articulation, and rhythm, making it a useful foundation for developing players.

Key Features:

• Progressive studies for viola

• Music by Richard Hofmann

• Published by Edition Peters

• Develops fundamental bowing and finger technique

• Ideal for lessons and regular technical practice

Lionel Tertis: The Early Years – Book 1 is a collection of recital favourites associated with the legendary violist Lionel Tertis. Published by Comus Edition for viola and piano, it offers distinctive repertoire that reflects Tertis’s expressive playing style and contribution to the viola.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Published by Comus Edition

• Repertoire arranged and composed by Lionel Tertis

• Drawn from his recital and recording repertoire

• Ideal for advanced study and performance