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

Schott Viola Repertory – Book 1 by Colin Hand is a progressive collection for viola and piano, designed for beginner and early-grade players. Its varied pieces provide an enjoyable way to develop intonation, bowing, rhythm, phrasing, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• Progressive pieces for viola and piano

• Music by Colin Hand

• Designed for developing violists

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and performances

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

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

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

Solos for the Viola Player, selected and edited by Paul Doktor, is a varied G. Schirmer collection of 16 works for viola and piano. Featuring music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Handel, and others alongside traditional tunes, it provides intermediate violists with rewarding repertoire to develop technique, expression, and stylistic versatility.

Key Features:

• 16 solos for viola and piano

• Selected and edited by Paul Doktor

• Published by G. Schirmer

• Varied Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and traditional repertoire

• 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

The Young Violist – Volume Two from Viola World is an engaging collection of early-grade pieces from the masters, featuring music by Vivaldi, Handel, Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, and a traditional Swedish song. Designed for developing violists, it combines enjoyable repertoire with valuable practice in rhythm, bowing, phrasing, and musical expression.

Key Features:

• Six varied early-grade pieces

• Features works by major master composers

• Develops technique, expression, and performance confidence

• Ideal for lessons, practice, examinations, and student concerts