Solos for The Viola player arr. Doktor (Shirmer)

A versatile collection for the developing violist, Solos for the Viola Player brings together 16 works spanning Baroque, Classical, Romantic, folk, and traditional repertoire. Selected and edited by renowned violist Paul Doktor and published by G. Schirmer, the collection is written for viola with piano accompaniment. It offers intermediate players an excellent variety of musical styles in a single volume.

The repertoire includes music by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Wolf, Marais, Dittersdorf, and others, as well as American folk songs and spirituals. The contrasting selections help violists develop tone, phrasing, articulation, intonation, rhythmic confidence, and stylistic versatility while building a useful collection of recital pieces.

Contents:

• Schubert – Adagio from Arpeggione Sonata, D. 821
• C. P. E. Bach – Allegretto Grazioso
• Mozart – Andante from Violin-Viola Duo No. 2
• Boston Fancy – Hornpipe
• J. S. Bach – Choral Prelude
• Dittersdorf – German Dance
• I’m Just A-Goin’ Over Jordan
• Beethoven – March from Notturno
• Handel – Menuetto
• Méhul – Romance
• Shenandoah
• d’Hervelois – Tambourin
• Marais – Theme and Variations
• Wolf – Verborgenheit
• Brahms – Von Ewiger Liebe
• Were You There?

Key Features:

• Selected and edited by Paul Doktor
• Published by G. Schirmer
• For viola and piano
• Contains 16 contrasting solos
• Intermediate-level repertoire
• Covers several musical periods and styles
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and repertoire development

Musical Benefits:

• Develops expressive tone and phrasing
• Strengthens intonation, articulation, and bow control
• Introduces contrasting musical styles
• Builds ensemble confidence with piano
• Expands the intermediate violist’s recital repertoire