#viola recs

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[violasarekooltoo]

So you wanted to be asked :D *evil laugh in the background* No, honestly, I thought "why not," because I actually don't know any works for viola solo (apart from Casadesus, bc his concerto is popular amongst cellists), so if you could point me out to a few viola pieces/concertos (the best? the most popular? your personal fav? romantic?), I'd be glad.

Ok I’ve been waiting for this one hehehee get ready

My personal favorite: Viola Concerto in C Minor- York Bowen (this one is sooooo pretty, very strong orchestra part, romantic era, basically the violin concerto we all wanted to play

Most popular: Viola Concerto no 1 in D Major-Carl Stamitz (this one is baroque and very accepted as a piece in the viola world. Personally, I don’t like baroque pieces but if you play this one viola people will respect u)

The overall best: Concerto for Viola & Orchestra- Sir William Walton (yeah this one is pretty good it’s a bit more contemporary but it’s a very solid and challenging piece that’s also a fun listen)

Romantic(kind of): Viola Concerto in G Major- Revol Bunin (I think this one is a little past romantic era but it still has that very passionate and mystical vibe)

Another (kind of) Romantic: Viola Concerto no 1 in C Minor- Gordon Jacob (a lot like Bowen but a little newer once again but honestly it’s a vibe)

Honorable Mention: Viola Concerto, Op. 33- Erland von Koch (hehe I like this guy’s last name hehehe)

[distantharmonies]

Play the JC bach concerto! But I swear to god not the last movement.

Oh geez I can tell why...I am listening to it right now and it is totally beautiful but I can tell that it probably moves a bit too fast for me to handle. I was looking at the Handel as well and I really like it, but I can’t tell which one I like more since I have only heard of them since yesterday, so I have to listen more and find the sheet music to see what is doable. Thank you so much for the recommendation :)

[distantharmonies]

Hoffmister and Forsyth are both great choices for undergrad auditions.

I was listening to the Forsyth second movement and I LOVE it. It’s so gorgeous and doesn’t look completely overwhelming (I wish I could say that the first and third movements were just as comforting haha). I do want to push myself for this audition though, so I am leaning towards trying out one of the faster movements as well. The Hoffmeister is really awesome as well, and seems a bit more calm but I would have to go look at the music (thank you IMSLP). Thank you so so much for the suggestions, it helps so much! 

[distantharmonies]

I'm doing the Telemann Viola Concerto! I love the third movement and it's not too bad! :)

Oooh I have played the Telemann before! I have worked on it for a while but it was a long time ago so I would have to revisit it, but I will look at it again! I might try a different one just for the sake of starting a brand new piece fresh (and I love new music).