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111a	BoBop				John Hawkins
		Violin solo
			A bebop-influenced show piece written for a graduation recital. Recorded by Thomas Gould on his CD "Bach to Parker" for Champs Hill Records. Click on the cover image to view a sample page.
			Duration c. 4-5 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-20-1	Cat.no. 111a		Part	£ 7.50

120a	Balada				Ciprian Porembescu
		Violin and piano			Edited by Donald Maurice
			Ciprian Porumbescu was among the most celebrated of Romanian composers of his time. Balada was composed in 1880 and soon became his best known work, full of poetry and bitter nostalgia — a mixture of dance and song expressing a serene melancholy.
			Duration 6-7 minutes
			ISMN M708027-07-2	Cat.no. 120a		Piano score & part	£ 9.50

142	Cortège?				John Hawkins
		Violin and piano
			Cortège? was composed in 2002 and is associated in the composer's mind with Garcia Lorca's 'Soneto', a poem in which images of love and grief are intertwined. It has been recorded by Siân Philipps and Sophia Rahmen for Meridian on the CD 'Homage a Lorca — In Search of Duende' (CDE 84513)
			Duration 5-6 minutes
			ISMN M708027-52-2	Cat.no. 142		Piano score & part	£11.90

149	Looking Back				John Hawkins
		Violin and piano
			A short, lyrical piece which looks backward both musically and emotionally to the legend of Orpheus — as he returns Orpheus yearns and, finally, cannot resist a backward look — whereupon Euridice is brusquely returned to the underworld. ‘Looking Back’ was written in 2014 for the violinist Siân Philipps
			Duration 5-6 minutes
			ISMN M708017-85-1	Cat.no. 149		Piano score & part	£11.90

139	Cello Suite No.5 (BWV 1011)				Johann Sebastian Bach
	An edition for solo viola edited by Andrew Filmer and Donald Maurice
		Solo Viola
			This new version of the 5th Cello Suite is the result of an in-depth exploration of the various sources including an appraisal of the significant role of Bach's autograph manuscript of the Lute Suite (BWV 995) which dates from the same period (1727-31). Expanding the original use of scordatura tuning and using two staves rather than the extended use of accidentals the edition consists of a performing score with full editorial commentary and bibliography. Contact us for information about the iPad version.
			ISMN M708027-56-0	Cat.no. 139			£13.50

060	The Clarinet Sonatas Op.120 (transcribed for viola)				Johannes Brahms
		Viola part			Edited by Christopher Wellington
			In his introduction Christopher Wellington offers a full account of the background to Brahms' transcription for viola of the two Clarinet Sonatas Op.120. Noting that the composer expressed some doubts about the success of his transcription and that viola players including Lionel Tertis and William Primrose have restored some passages more closely to the original clarinet part – this edition presents a transposition of the clarinet original and identifies the passages modified by the composer in his transcription for viola and thus allows viola players the possibility of considering their personal approach to these works.
			Click on the cover image to view sample pages.
			ISMN M708027-66-9	Cat.no. 060		Viola part	£11.40

086	Romance in D flat				York Bowen
		Viola and piano
			This Romance was adapted by York Bowen from an earlier violin piece and performed on the occasion of his first concert with Lionel Tertis in 1904. It is here published for the first time and includes Tertis' fingerings from the autograph manuscript. Romance has been recorded by Lawrence Power (viola) with Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano) on Hyperion CDA 67651/2 (2 CDs). Duration c. 5-6 minutes.

			ISMN M708027-86-7	Cat.no. 086		Piano score & part	£11.90

033	Sonata, Op.78				Arthur Butterworth
		Viola and piano
			An eloquent and rewarding work in which the composer reveals his love and understanding of the viola. There is a fine recording by Morgan Goff (viola) and Raphael Terroni (piano) on Duttton CDLX 7164. The CD is available from Comus Edition. Duration c. 19 minutes.

			ISMN M708017-33-2	Cat.no.033		Piano score & part	£16.20

0853	Viola Concerto, Op.82				Arthur Butterworth
		Viola and piano
			This is a reduction for viola and piano of one of the composer's finest concertos and one of his most personal works. It was first performed in 1993 to mark Butterworth's 70th year, and has been recorded by Sarah-Jane Bradley with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by the composer. In the recording the Concerto is coupled with Butterworth's 1st and 4th Symphonies on two discs (Dutton Epoch CD LX 7212) and is obtainable from Comus Edition. A full score and orchestral parts are available for hire.
			Duration c. 35 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-15-7	Cat.no. 0853 Cat.no. 616		Piano score & part CD LX 7212	£18.90 £25.00

087	Pastorale, Op.112				Arthur Butterworth
		Viola and piano
			A short lyrical piece with a somewhat darker central episode. Duration c. 5-6 minutes.

			ISMN M708017-87-5	Cat.no. 087		Piano score & part	£ 9.20

084	English Dance				BJ Dale
		Viola and piano			transcribed by York Bowen
			This piece is based upon an old Morris dance “The Monks' March”. In 1919 it was described in Musical Opinion as "… bright enough and not without suggestions of intensity of utterance which is ordinarily characteristic of this musician's manner". The English Dance has been recorded by Roger Chase (viola) ans Michita Otaki (piano) on Dutton CDLX 7204 Duration c. 4-5 minutes.

			ISMN M708027-84-3	Cat.no. 084		Piano score & part	£10.20

077	Slavonic Dance, Op.46/4				Antonin Dvorák
		Viola and piano			arranged by Kenneth Harding
			This arrangement of one of Dvorak's popular Slavonic Dances is dedicated to Bernard Shore, the first principal viola of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and author of 'The Orchestra Speaks'. The full range of the instrument is used, with double stop thirds and rapid changes from arco to pizzicato which call for an experienced player. However, in the right hands it would make an excellent 'encore' item.
			Duration c. 6-7 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-77-5	Cat.no. 077		Piano score & part	£ 9.50

078	Poem				Kenneth Harding
		Viola and piano
			Kenneth Harding (1903-1992) wrote several works for large orchestra, chamber pieces, songs and solo keyboard pieces, etc. but he is particularly notable for his devotion to the viola. The Poem dates from 1931, when Harding joined the viola section of the newly formed BBC Symphony Orchestra. It is the first of a rich legacy of solo and ensemble pieces for the instrument that would flow from his pen over the next sixty years. Click on the cover image to view a sample page.
			Duration c. 5 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-78-2	Cat.no. 078		Piano score & part	£10.70

099	Moonlit Apples				Kenneth Harding
		Viola and piano
			Moonlit Apples was inspired by a poem of John Drinkwater evoking a moonlit autumn night and the ever changing pattern of colour, light and shade as clouds pass slowly over the face of the moon. With subtle use of harmonic colour, a rich palette of timbres and gentle dynamics Harding translates this fluid image into a brief and tender musical picture. Click on the cover image to view a sample page.
			Duration c. 6 minutes.
			ISMN M708017-99-8	Cat.no. 099		Piano score & part	£10.70

111b	BoBop				John Hawkins
		Viola solo
			A bebop-influenced show piece – and great fun to play. Click on the cover image to view a sample page.
			Duration c. 4-5 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-26-3	Cat.no. 111b		Part	£ 7.50

112	Urizen				John Hawkins
		Viola and piano
			A single movement work inspired by William Blake's prophetic book. Composed in 1983 for Paul Silverthorne, it was later scored by the composer for viola and string orchestra, and more recently for viola and chamber orchestra of strings with alto flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet and 2 horns. Score and parts are available from Comus. View the video on YouTube.
			Duration c.9 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-21-8	Cat.no. 112		Piano score & part	£12.95

1273	Viola Concerto in D				Franz Anton Hoffmeister
		Viola and piano			Edited by Christopher Wellington
			This significant new edition of a popular concerto is now available. Edited by Christopher Wellington with a piano reduction by Geoffrey Pratley. Click on the cover image to view sample pages. A study score and orchestral score and parts are available. Please contact us.

			ISMN M708027-45-4	Cat.no. 1273		Piano score & part	£15.90

090	Sonatina				Walter Leigh
		Viola and piano
			Before his untimely death in 1942 Walter Leigh had established a reputation as a gifted and versatile composer whose music was published and widely performed. This Sonatina shows the influence of Hindemith with whom Leigh studied. It was composed for Rebecca Clarke who performed it in London in 1930 and in 1932 it was featured at the ISCM in Vienna.
			Duration c.9 minutes.			Temporarily out of stock
			ISMN M708027-13-3	Cat.no. 090		Piano score & part	£15.30

120b	Balada				Ciprian Porembescu
		Viola and piano			transcribed by Donald Maurice
			Ciprian Porumbescu was among the most celebrated of Romanian composers of his time. Balada was composed in 1880 and soon became his best known work, full of poetry and bitter nostalgia — a mixture of dance and song expressing a serene melancholy.
			Duration 6-7 minutes
			ISMN M708027-06-5	Cat.no. 120b		Piano score & part	£ 9.50

042a	Sussex Lullaby				Alan Richardson
		Viola and piano
			An attractive piece dedicated to the violist Watson Forbes, who often played as as duo partner with the composer. Click on the cover image to view the pages.
			Duration c.3 minutes.
			ISMN M708017-42-4	Cat.no. 042a		Piano score & part	£ 9.20

042b	Intrada				Alan Richardson
		Viola and piano
			Effective passage work, broad melody and some rich moments on the C string.
			Duration c.4 minutes.
			ISMN M708017-72-1	Cat.no.042b		Piano score & part	£ 9.70

042c	Autumn Sketches				Alan Richardson
		Viola and piano
			Pastoral and reflective variations with episodes of vigour and brilliance.
			Duration c.8 minutes.
			ISMN M708017-82-0	Cat.no. 042c		Piano score & part	£ 10.20

042d	Rhapsody				Alan Richardson
		Viola and piano
			From Richardson's later years, a powerful work full of passion and tenderness. Selected for the London Trinity College Diploma Syllabus.
			Duration c.10 minutes.
			ISMN M708017-92-9	Cat.no. 042d		Piano score & part	£ 10.20

138	Wiegenlied Variations				Simon Rowland-Jones
		Viola and piano
			Wiegenlied Variations is a set of freely composed variations on the well-known lullaby by Brahms. It is somewhat akin in concept perhaps to Benjamin Britten's "reflections" in his Lachrymae for viola and piano in which Dowland's song is only clearly revealed at the end of the work. In these variations the lullaby is heard in the middle, split into two parts by a central variation that contains the climax of the work.
			Duration c.14 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-51-5	Cat.no. 138		Piano score & part	£13.20

082	Sonata Op.1/10 (Didone Abbandonata)				Giuseppe Tartini
		Viola and piano			Transcribed by Paul Silverthorne
			This sonata is one of the finest examples of Tartini's style in an excellent authoritative transcription for viola and piano or harpsichord by Paul Silverthorne.
			Duration c.10 minutes.
			ISMN M708027-82-9	Cat.no. 082		Piano score & part	£11.70

	Lionel Tertis – The Early Years				Lionel Tertis et al.
		Viola and piano
			A selection of favourite pieces for viola and piano arranged and composed by Lionel Tertis for his solo recitals and recordings.
			Edited by John White and published in 2 books. 15% reduction in price (£24.65) if both books purchased together.

			ISMN M708027-24-9 ISMN M708027-15-6	Cat.No.105 Cat.No.106		Book 1 Book 2	£14.50 £14.50

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