Tertis, The Early Years - Book 2 for Viola (Comus Edition)

A fascinating collection connected directly with one of the viola’s most influential performers, Lionel Tertis: The Early Years – Book 2 brings together favourite works that Lionel Tertis arranged or composed for his solo recitals and recordings. Edited by John White and published by Comus Edition, the volume features music by Fauré, Haydn, Mendelssohn, John Ireland, William Wolstenholme, and Tertis himself, offering the serious violist a varied selection of lyrical, expressive, and characterful repertoire for viola and piano.

Contents:

• Gabriel Fauré – Élégie
• Joseph Haydn – Capriccio, arr. W. Burmester
• Felix Mendelssohn – Spring Song
• John Ireland – The Holy Boy: A Carol of the Nativity
• Lionel Tertis – The Blackbirds, No. 2 from Three Sketches
• Lionel Tertis – The River, No. 3 from Three Sketches
• William Wolstenholme – Romanza
• William Wolstenholme – Allegretto

Key Features:

• Arrangements and original works associated with Lionel Tertis
• Edited by John White
• Published by Comus Edition
• For viola and piano
• Features a varied selection of recital favourites
• Includes works by Fauré, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Ireland, Tertis, and Wolstenholme
• Excellent for advanced study and recital repertoire

Musical Benefits:

• Develops expressive tone and mature phrasing
• Refines intonation, bow control, and tonal colour
• Explores contrasting Romantic and early twentieth-century styles
• Expands the serious violist’s recital repertoire