Op.65 Cello Sonata: 3rd Movement Largo:First performed by Chopin, opening the second half of his final concert in 1848, with cellist Monsieur Franchomme. This version is for Viola and Piano
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Repertoire |
Carol of the Birds: traditional, beautiful Catalan carol, which was played by Pablo Casals before every concert to symbolise his yearning for Catalonia after he had been exiled. For Viola and Piano.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Christmas |
There are a lot of ladybugs around here in July: Black with red spots, red with black spots, young yellow ones and the black and yellow larvae. They seem to be having a good time and are doing a great job eating blackflies, so this song is dedicated to these cheerful little beetles. A jazzy swing piece for Viola and Piano, 1 minute.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Swing |
La Musete: a duo for Viola and Guitar.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
Reverie, or A Dream, a simplified version for Viola and Piano.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Descriptive |
Song to the Moon, from the opera Rusalka, a fairy tale about a water nymph who falls in love with a prince. Rusalka wishes to become mortal so she can live her dream, and sings to the moon to tell the Prince of her love. Arranged for viola and piano.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
3rd Romance without Words arranged for viola and piano.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
Pie Jesu from Requiem arranged for viola and piano.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
Che Faro senza Euridice, from Orfeo ed Euridice. For Viola and Piano.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Opera |
Gavotte from the opera Rosine, or LEpouse Abandonnee: used several times in Looney Tunes cartoons. Viola and Guitar duo.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Opera |
Serenade. Andante Cantabile from Op.3 No.5, Quartet No.17, for Viola and Piano. Research shows that this may in fact have been written by Roman Hoffstetter.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
Maple Leaf Rag was possibly named after the Maple Leaf Club in Sedalia, Missouri where Joplin used to play the piano. It is a very famous rag that gave him a steady income throughout his life. Arranged here as a duo for Viola and Piano.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
Study, arranged for Viola and Piano. Great for practising chromatic passages.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: |
Mattinata, or Morning Song, written for the Gramophone Company, later to become HMV, to be sung by Enrica Caruso. A constant concert favourite, arranged here as a duo for Viola and Guitar.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Recital |
Liebestraume. Notturno 3, on the poem O Lieb by Freiligrath, depicts unconditional love. Arranged and abridged for Viola and piano. A much loved piece of music, perfect for the concert platform.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Recital |
El Testament d Amelia, or Amelia s Will or Testament, from Popular Catalan Folksongs. This arrangement is a duo for Viola and Guitar. Note that Guitar is retuned for lowest string.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Folk Tune |
La Filla del Marxant, or The Merchants Daughter from Popular Catalan Folksongs. This arrangement is a duo for Viola and Guitar.
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Arrangement | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Folk Tune |
Britta Polka, a graceful piece for an unknown Copenhagen girl. Duo for Viola and Guitar. This polka is in the form of a 1st section, Trio and Coda. Lumbye was heavily influenced in style by Strauss Jr and was much admired in Denmark.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Polka |
L,Agreable from 5 French Dances. A gentle Rondeau.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |
La Provencale from 5 French Dances. A bright and cheerful dance.
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Original: | Skill Level (1 - 9): 5 | Genre: Weddings |