Hoffmeister Violin-Viola Duets

These short works are very pleasant little dittos that are fun to sight read. I learned one of the duets for fun in high school and I can confirm that they are not totally typical, generic classical sounding music (OK, some of those are Baroque). I am about to contradict my last sentence by saying […]

Bruch Romanze for Viola and Orchestra

This is one of very few romantic works written for the viola. I am preparing it again for my upcoming recital in May. The recording I am linking too is impressive for it’s lyricism, but unfortunately I believe the artist made some poor choices by creating a vertical feeling in the section of sixths at […]

Cello Concertos

I have mentioned before that IMSLP is wonderful database where all of the scores I post up here come from (they are just distilled into the important rep). Unfortunately as they rely on users to upload what they have there are some fairly serious holes. Because of this, I am abstaining from posting any of […]

Brahms Viola Sonatas, No. 1 & 2

The Brahms Viola Sonatas were transcribed from clarinet after insistence from the publisher and most likely Brahms was looking for some extra money. What resulted was probably the first full-fledged sonata form for the instrument, and they are both a mainstay in viola repertoire. A really terrific historical (and formal) analysis of the work is […]

Paganini 24 Caprices Original Manuscript and Part

The Paganini Caprices are some of the most played solo works in violin repertoire. This is in part because they are studied by every violinist and their mother (even some violists). Jascha Heifitz has an incredibly famous rendition of No. 24. Too all the violinists out there, have fun!

No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 […]

Debussy & Ravel String Quartets

I guess you could call this impressionistic Wednesday. Click beneath the fold for two standard pieces!

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Brahms Piano Trio, Op. 8

Brahms Piano Trio, Op. 8

Brahms Piano Trio Piano Part/Score Brahms Piano Trio Violin Part Brahms Piano Trio Cello Part

Update: Links fixed.

Schumann Piano Quartet Op. 47

Here are the score and parts to Schumann Piano Quartet. This work is absolutely lovely and underplayed relative to it’s relative the Piano Quintet. The third and fourth movements are absolutely stunning. The third has a gorgeous, wistful, bittersweet and nostalgic feel spun out of an incredible melody that would make any romantic composer jealous. […]

Mendelssohn String Quartets

Here are Mendelssohn’s Six String Quartets…Minus the parts to the 5th. As always this batch is re-hosted from IMSLP. As soon as I can I’ll go hunting for the rest of the parts. Other than the missing parts to the 5th quartet, all of the PDF’s are of a lovely quality. Happy playing.

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Bartok String Quartets No’s 1 & 2

Here are the Scores and Parts to Bartok’s First and Second String Quartets. Unfortunately, these are the only two quartets that have entered the public domain in the United States so far. As with my last upload, these have been re-hosted from IMSLP, so if you are looking for more parts go ahead and look […]