Early Music for Viola from Editio Musica Budapest is a collection of 12 seventeenth- and eighteenth-century pieces, arranged by Ferenc Brodszky for viola and piano. Written entirely within first position, the collection introduces developing violists to early repertoire while strengthening intonation, bowing, rhythm, phrasing, and ensemble confidence.

Key Features:

• 12 early classical pieces for viola and piano

• Arranged by Ferenc Brodszky

• Written in first position

• Ideal for beginning and early-grade violists

• Excellent for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Continue exploring the classical repertoire with Album of Classical Pieces – Volume 3 for viola and piano. Published in the Kalmus Edition and transcribed by Julius Klengel, this varied 36-page collection features music by composers including Rameau, Mozart, Schubert, Gluck, and Brahms, providing rewarding material for developing technique, musical expression, and stylistic versatility.

Key Features:

• Transcribed by Julius Klengel

• For viola and piano

• 36-page Kalmus collection

• Features music from several major composers

• Develops technique, expression, and stylistic awareness

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Alte Meister (Old Masters) for Viola is an accessible collection of 12 classical pieces for viola and piano, edited by Johannes Palaschko and published by Schott Music. Featuring music by Purcell, Gluck, Rameau, Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Tartini, Schumann, and others, it provides developing violists with enjoyable repertoire to improve bowing, intonation, phrasing, style, and ensemble confidence.

Key Features:

• 12 easy classical pieces for viola and piano

• Edited by Johannes Palaschko

• Published by Schott Music

• Very Easy to Easy level

• Excellent for lessons, examinations, and student recitals

Chester String Series for Viola – Book 2 is a varied collection of 11 pieces for viola and piano, arranged and edited by Peggy Radmall. Covering first through third positions, the collection features music by Eccles, Purcell, Pergolesi, Farnaby, Heller, and Viotti, providing enjoyable repertoire for developing shifting, intonation, bowing, phrasing, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• 11 pieces for viola and piano

• Arranged and edited by Peggy Radmall

• Covers 1st–3rd positions

• Develops shifting, intonation, and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and student recitals

Time Pieces for Viola – Volume 1 from ABRSM is a varied collection of 22 pieces for viola and piano, arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris for approximately Grades 1–3. Spanning centuries of music from early repertoire to modern works, it develops technique, stylistic awareness, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• 22 pieces for viola and piano

• Suitable for Grades 1–3

• Arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris

• Wide variety of composers and musical periods

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

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

Explore the foundations of classical string repertoire with Album of Classical Pieces – Volume 1 for viola and piano. Transcribed by Paul Klengel and published in the Kalmus Edition, the collection features works by Handel, Bach, Corelli, Tartini, and Locatelli, providing varied material for developing technique, phrasing, stylistic awareness, and ensemble skills.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Transcribed by Paul Klengel

• Works by five major classical masters

• Develops technique and historical style

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

String Festival Solos – Volume 2 is a progressive collection of nine classical solos for viola, selected and edited by Samuel Applebaum. Published by Alfred Music, the book progresses from approximately Level 2 to Level 3, and features works by Handel, Clementi, Rameau, Moszkowski, Dancla and others, making it excellent for developing technique, phrasing, musicianship, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• Nine progressive viola solos

• Selected and edited by Samuel Applebaum

• Easy-Intermediate level

• Varied repertoire from major composers

• Ideal for lessons, auditions, festivals, and recitals