G. Schirmer

This striking suite of pieces by the contemporary Czech-American composer was inspired by birds, whose wordless poetry is expressed in flight and song. Premiered in 1995 at Carnegie Hall by the Quinte...

Includes a program note by the composer for each movement. Contents: I. Summons * II. Line Dance * III. Couples' Dance. Duration: c. 14 minutes

This piece for unaccompanied viola solo transforms the gentle arches of Bach's theme into slowly soaring arpeggi of almost unending phrase lengths. Originally written for cello, it was premiered by Yo...

This Elegy, subtitled 'Elegy for my mother' is representative of Ezra Laderman's 'lyrical style within a contemporary context'. He uses tonal material in combination with atonal elements and seeks out...

This piece was originally composed in 1989, with a new version created in 2002, commissioned by cellist Kate Dillingham and premiering in April 2002 at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City.

This work, originally for violin, is one the earliest works by Augusta Read Thomas that has not been withdrawn by the composer. This new edition for solo viola was made by the composer upon the sugges...

This work, originally for violin, was premiered by Ilya Gringolts on March 17, 2003. This new edition for viola was commissioned by Carol Rodland, who gave its premiere on June 15, 2006. 6 minutes.

Based on a well-known Chinese folk song, a common influence in Sheng's works. In this setting, the viola should evoke the timbre, and tone quality of a female folk singer.

Viola and piano reduction of Tower's one-movement concerto for viola and orchestra. 19 minutes.

Inspired by the concept of the serenading lover. In two colorful sections. Advanced Level.

Augusta Read Thomas' Dream Catcher for solo Viola.

This edition of Dello Joio's Lyric Fantasies contains a Piano reduction of the original String Orchestra score.

HARBISON'S ACCOLADE TO THE VIOLIST EMPHASIZES INSTRUMENTAL TIMBRES THE COMPOSER FEELS IS TYPICAL OF THE VIOLA. SCORE AND PTS AVAILABLE ON RENTAL

This is one of the best Cello concertos of the twentieth century, and readily communicates the Bohuslav Martinu strong feelings for his homeland. Written over the Christmas and New year period of 1944...

For cello and orchestra (piano reduction). First performed and recorded by Yo Yo Ma and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Spring Song is a five-minute piece that celebrates the lyrical, long-line, expressive and elegant characteristics of the solo Cello. Double-stop passages evoke a carillon of bells, all ringing in a fl...

This piece for unaccompanied cello solo transforms the gentle arches of Bach's theme into slowly soaring arpeggi of almost unending phrase lengths. It was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma in Boston in 1997 in me...

This piece was originally composed in 1989, with a new version created in 2002, commissioned by cellist Kate Dillingham and premiering in April 2002 at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City.

A short movement depicting the hibernation of a baby bear cub. 2 minutes.

Three songs for violoncello and pipa (a Chinese lute) based on popular folk tunes the composer heard while growing up in China. 8 minutes.

Danielpour's Cello Concerto was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma and the San Francisco Symphony in 1994. In four movements: Invocation, Profanation, Soliloquy, Prayer and Lamentation. 31 minutes.

Cast in two scenes, both movements of Abu Ghraib begin in unrest then transition into quieter places which leave the first music behind. Harbison incorporates an Iraqi lullaby and popular American hym...