Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

Published 1981. First performance: Paul Silverthorne, St John's, Smith Square, 19th July 1984.

Dast be Dast ('Hand to hand in friendship') was commissioned by Cuatro Puntos, a pioneering ensemble of chamber musicians dedicated to global cooperation and peace through the writing and performance...

Allah hu is the central movement of a work entitled Dast be Dast (Hand to hand in friendship) which was commissioned by the American ensemble Cuatro Puntos for their violist Kevin Bishop, and for Sami...

Sadie Harrison's Molto Viola! for Viola and Piano. Composers Note: This short sonata was written for my friend Kevin Bishop as thanks for his support of my music over several years during my Composer-...

The forty-five tunes in this collection represent the vast repertoire of traditional Scottish fiddle music dating back to the 1700s. There is a long history of music shared between fiddle, bagpipe and...

This collection contains twenty-four pieces from 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are airs and dance tunes originally for voice or fiddle. These duet arrangements are perfect for student and t...

Immerse yourself in a moment of profound tranquility and contemplation: With "In The Still Of The Night", Novello Publishing presents a poignant work for unaccompanied viola, composed in 1997. This de...

Larsen's beautiful piece is absolute music in a standard classical layout with an emphasis on long lyrical lines. A good piece for conservatory and university students.

Three Pieces Op. 40, were originally composed in 1898 for violin and piano. Dr Grant's sensitive transcription for viola and piano features careful editing and includes the addition of helpful fingeri...

Invocation Op. 55, was originally composed in 1904 for violin and piano. Dr Grant's sensitive transcription for viola and piano features careful editing and includes the addition of helpful fingering...

Romance Op. 23, was originally composed in 1893 for violin and piano. Dr Grant's sensitive transcription for viola and piano features careful editing and includes the addition of helpful fingering in...

Immerse yourself in the rich, expressive soundscape of "Blythswood: Three Pieces For Viola And Piano," published by the prestigious Stainer & Bell Ltd. This exquisite three-part collection showcases t...

Immerse yourself in an expressive musical world beyond the everyday: With "Time Out Of Time – Little Suite Arranged For Viola And Piano", renowned publisher Stainer & Bell Ltd. presents an enchanting...

The title goes back to the illustrated book 'Kamfu mir helfen?' by Dirk Schmidt & Barbara Schmidt. The charming story inspired the composer to write music which, according to tradition, is based on th...

Autumn Music for viola and piano is dedicated to the pianist Maria Grazyna Kulka. The string part of the original version for cello and piano (Schott CB 265) has been reworked for the Kulka Duo. Autum...

The pandemic gave many musicians time to reflect. For me personally, the lockdowns provided the time and courage to catch uncomposed notes flying around in my head and write a viola solo suite for the...

Britta Byström's seven minute piece Dream Day for solo Viola. This piece was composed in 2013 and is dedicated to Ellen Nisbeth.

With 'Four Walks', acclaimed Swedish composer Britta Byström takes both performers and listeners on a captivating musical journey. This expressive work for viola and double bass captivates through its...

'Jackaroo' teaches fundamental string technique using only open strings and first finger, each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point, with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. The add...

'Jurassic Blue' follows on directly from 'Jackaroo', it begins with a revision of the first finger and then moves on to second, third and fourth fingers. Each piece introduces a new rhythmic or techni...

Mary Cohen has worked closely with William Bruce to create this brand new Cello edition of her successful 'Superstart' series. 'Superstart Cello' is full of exciting music and fun activities from the...