Chester Music For Viola Arr. Forbes (Chester)

$32.95

Chester Music for Viola, arranged and edited by Watson Forbes and published by Chester Music, is an outstanding collection of short classical works for viola and piano. Featuring music by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rebikov, and Ilynsky, this anthology provides expressive recital and study repertoire for intermediate and advanced violists.

Key Features:

• Published by Chester Music

• Arranged and edited by Watson Forbes

• For viola and piano with separate viola part

• Features works by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rebikov, and Ilynsky

• Includes eight beautifully arranged classical pieces

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Develops tone, phrasing, articulation, and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, auditions, and concerts

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Chester Music For Viola Arr. Forbes (Chester)

Expand your recital repertoire with Chester Music for Viola, expertly arranged and edited by Watson Forbes and published by Chester Music. One of the twentieth century's most respected violists and educators, Watson Forbes carefully selected and adapted a collection of beautiful short classical works that are ideally suited to the expressive character of the viola. Scored for viola and piano with a separate viola part included, this anthology offers a wonderful variety of musical styles and moods, making it an excellent resource for lessons, recitals, examinations, and concert performance. The collection features Ilynsky's Berceuse, Purcell's Bourrée and Hornpipe, Rebikov's Berceuse and Dance, Tchaikovsky's Barcarolle, Chanson Triste, and Chanson Italienne, along with Mendelssohn's Two Songs Without Words. Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists, these carefully crafted arrangements help develop tone production, bow control, phrasing, articulation, vibrato, intonation, stylistic interpretation, and expressive musicianship while introducing performers to a wide variety of composers and musical periods.

Key Features:

Published by Chester Music
Arranged and edited by Watson Forbes
For viola and piano
Includes a separate viola part
Features works by Ilynsky, Purcell, Rebikov, Tchaikovsky, and Mendelssohn.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists
Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, auditions, and concerts
Excellent anthology of lyrical and character pieces
Valuable addition to every violist's library

Includes:

Berceuse (Ilynsky)
Bourrée and Hornpipe (Purcell)
Berceuse and Dance (Rebikov)
Barcarolle, Chanson Triste, and Chanson Italienne (Tchaikovsky)
Two Songs Without Words (Mendelssohn)

Musical Benefits:

Develops tone production, phrasing, and bow control
Improves articulation, vibrato, and intonation
Strengthens stylistic interpretation across Baroque and Romantic repertoire
Builds confidence through varied recital and examination pieces
Expands knowledge of classical viola literature through masterful arrangements

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