Classical Sheet Music for Viola

Franz Schubert’s celebrated "Arpeggione Sonata" D 821 is one of the true masterpieces of Romantic chamber music. Originally written for the bowed guitar (arpeggione), this work unfolds an exceptionall...

The Concerto in G major (TWV 51: G 9) is not only Telemann's only concerto for the viola but one of the earliest viola concertos in history. It belongs to the standard repertoire of every violist and...

Arrangiert für Bratsche, transponiert nach G-Dur Die Reihe für Bratsche bzw. Cello wird nun ergänzt um das wirkungsvolle, dreisätzige Schülerkonzert op. 22 von Friedrich Seitz, bereits erschienen für...

To complement the 'Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Viola' method, Bärenreiter offer a selection of recital pieces tailored to this educational concept. This edition presents 14 pieces covering a wide...

Immerse yourself in the profound sonic depth of a true masterpiece of the viola repertoire: with "Lachrymae op. 48", Benjamin Britten creates a captivating bridge between the melancholic poetry of the...

Discover Ludwig van Beethoven's enchanting Notturno Op. 42, a masterful transcription of his beloved Serenade Op. 8 for viola and piano. Published by Schott Musik, this first-class edition highlights...

The collection “Best of Viola Classics - 16 Famous Concert Pieces” for viola and piano presented by Schott contains a selection of works that can accompany every pupil in many years of his or her viol...

There has been a long-felt need in orchestras and at music colleges or academies for a practical and easily accessible edition of the orchestral works presented during auditions. The contents of this...

Immerse yourself in the rich musical world of Franz Schubert's "3 Sonatinas Op. posth. 137", masterfully arranged for viola and piano. Originally composed for violin, these charming works unveil a pro...

Immerse yourself in the resonant depth of the Sonata in G minor for Viola and Piano. Published by the prestigious Edition Peters, this first-class edition showcases an expressive masterpiece of chambe...

With its cantability and sweeping swing, this viola concerto is rightly one of the most popular works of this genre today. The first print of the composition appeared in 1916 under the name of Johann...

Discover the delightful charm of ensemble playing with the "3 Very Easy and Concertante Duos, Op. 178", published by the prestigious Edition Peters. Arranged specifically for two violas by Arnold Matz...

The viola is often not credited with being able to take over a soloistic role - but this is completely unjust. In 1738 Johann Philipp Eisel already wrote of the viola as being the 'very bowels of musi...

Good intentions are simply not good enough (to freely paraphrase Kurt Tucholsky): the arpeggione, a kind of hybrid instrument like a large bowed guitar, never won acceptance among musicians. This curi...

In 1838 Robert Schumann complained: 'The piano is becoming too narrow for me. I often hear in my current compositions a lot of things that I can hardly indicate'. Thus, in 1840, Schumann dedicated him...

The core repertoire of low string instruments would not be the same without Johann Sebastian Bach's three gamba sonatas, which hark back to other works by him that were originally scored for different...

J. S. Bach's three gamba sonatas belong among the core repertoire of this low string instrument. They hark back to other works of his that were originally for different performing forces. What they al...

A pearl in the romantic repertoire for viola and orchestra! Bruch's 'Romance' has long occupied a permanent place in the viola repertoire, whether in lessons or on the concert stage. Our edition is th...

Immerse yourself in expressive Romanticism with Robert Schumann's masterful "Adagio & Allegro, Op. 70", presented in this premier sheet music edition by the International Music Company (IMC). Original...

Experience one of the most timeless classics in music history in an expressive arrangement for viola and piano: "The Swan" (Le Cygne) by Camille Saint-Saëns, published by the renowned International Mu...

Elgar's last major work was the cello concerto, and it is unique in its poignancy and intensity. Through Jacqueline Du Pre's overwhelming interpretation, this work has now received the recognition it...

Immerse yourself in the rich romanticism of Edward Elgar with this enchanting edition of "Chanson de Matin & Chanson de Nuit". These two celebrated character pieces are among the English master's most...

Franz Schubert's world-famous song cycle "Winterreise" has captivated generations with its profound melancholy and poetic expressiveness. With this exquisite premiere arrangement of "8 Songs from Wint...

Possibly one of Shostakovich's most famous and best-loved tunes, the Waltz from his Suite for Variety Orchestra has appeared in many arrangements. Simple, yet engaging, it's always an audience pleaser...

The sheet music of Arvo Pärts 'Spiegel im Spiegel' illustrates his creative principles: above a permanent flow of chords on the piano, the viola unfolds acantilena in long note values, which grows out...