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Book SynopsisNotes for Violists offers key historical and analytical information about thirty-five of the best-known pieces written for viola. Its engaging prose, detailed analytical charts, and rich contextual and theoretical insights make it an indispensable guide for professional, amateur, and student violists.
Trade ReviewA wonderful new resource, this book is available in a variety of formats, contains interesting historical and analytical information on 35 major viola repertoire works, from Telemann to Penderecki. Composer biographies, analysis of works and setting the works in their historical and social context make this a fascinating read ... This book is highly praised by my esteemed USA viola colleagues, and I recommended this book unreservedly. * Helen Tuckey, AUSTA National Journal Reviews *
David Bynog's new book is irresistible...All violists owe a debt of gratitude to David Bynog for this masterful book, which will serve as an inexhaustible resource for decades to come. * Andrew H. Weaver, The Catholic University of America, Journal of the American Viola Society *
The persuasive capsules will be invaluable to program-note writers and casual music lovers, while the scope of the music provides an insight into the world of the viola. * Laurence Vittes, Strings *
David Bynog's deep love and equally deep knowledge of the viola and its repertory's 'greatest hits' shine through in every chapter of this book. It is a must-have for every viola student and teacher, providing an invaluable 'jumping off point' for the preparation of an informed performance of each of these masterpieces. What a gift it is to the viola community to have this wonderful research and analysis all in one place! * Carol Rodland, Violist, Professor of Viola and Chamber Music, The Juilliard School *
A fascinating book highlighting important select works for viola. I found it a captivating treasure-trove of unexpected insights into every composer's life, each composition, and its place now in history. A must for all who love the viola! * James F. Dunham, Professor of Viola and Chamber Music, Rice University, Shepherd School of Music *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, BWV 1051 Chapter 2. Béla Bartók: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Sz. 120 (BB 128) Chapter 3. Hector Berlioz: Harold in Italy, op. 16 Chapter 4. Ernest Bloch: Suite hébraïque Chapter 5. York Bowen: Sonata No. 1 in C Minor for Viola and Piano, op. 18 Chapter 6. Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet (or Viola) and Piano in E flat Major, op. 120, no. 2 Chapter 7. Benjamin Britten: Lachrymae, op. 48 Chapter 8. Max Bruch: Romanze for Viola and Orchestra, op. 85 Chapter 9. Henri Casadesus: Concerto in B Minor for Viola and Orchestra (attributed to G. F. Handel) Chapter 10. Rebecca Clarke: Sonata for Viola and Piano Chapter 11. George Enescu: Concertstück for Viola and Piano Chapter 12. Cecil Forsyth: Concerto in G Minor for Viola and Orchestra Chapter 13. Lilian Fuchs: Sonata Pastorale for Unaccompanied Viola Chapter 14. Aleksandr Glazunov: Élegié for Viola and Piano, op. 44 Chapter 15. Paul Hindemith: Sonata for Viola and Piano, op. 11, no. 4 Chapter 16. Paul Hindemith: Der Schwanendreher: Concerto after Old Folksongs for Viola and Small Orchestra Chapter 17. Franz Anton Hoffmeister: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in D Major Chapter 18. Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Sonata for Piano and Viola, op. 5, no. 3 Chapter 19. Bohuslav Martinü: Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, H. 337 Chapter 20. Felix Mendelssohn: Sonata in C Minor for Viola and Piano Chapter 21. Darius Milhaud: Quatre Visages for Viola and Piano, op. 238 Chapter 22. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra, K. 364 (320d) Chapter 23. Krzysztof Penderecki: Cadenza for Viola Solo Chapter 24. Quincy Porter: Suite for Viola Alone Chapter 25. Max Reger: Three Suites for Solo Viola, op. 131d: No. 1 in G Minor Chapter 26. Robert Schumann: Märchenbilder for Viola and Piano, op. 113 Chapter 27. Dmitry Shostakovich: Sonata for Viola and Piano, op. 147 Chapter 28. Carl Stamitz: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in D Major Chapter 29. Igor Stravinsky: Élégie for Viola or Violin Unaccompanied Chapter 30. Toru Takemitsu: A Bird came down the Walk, for viola and piano Chapter 31. Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto in G Major for Viola, Strings, and Basso continuo, TWV 51:G9 Chapter 32. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola and Small Orchestra Chapter 33. Henry Vieuxtemps: Élegié for Viola and Piano, op. 30 Chapter 34. William Walton: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra Chapter 35. Carl Maria von Weber: Andante e Rondo ungarese for Viola and Orchestra, J. 79 Bibliography Index
