Viola Concerto 2005 Perreur-Lloyd

VIOLA CONCERTO (2005)

Keith Perreur-Lloyd

Orchestral Instruments:
Picc., 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, Clari.,
Bassoon, C. Bassoon,
3 Horn, 2 Trump., 2 Tromb.,
2 Timp.,
VIOLA
Vio.1, 2, Viola, Cello, D. Bass.

I welcome you to share with me in the sweetness of sorrow.

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COMMENTS BY MUSICIANS

RUDOLPH BARSHAI - Conductor

A few months before he died, the Maestro was "seriously considering arranging a performance of the Viola Concerto". (Askonas Holt)

BRUNO PASQUIER - Violist
After listening to this surprising and very interesting concerto, I would be more than happy to perform it.

MONICA CUNEO - Violist
I listened to your viola concerto and some of your other work. I like the energy of your music. With real instruments it must be even more impressive. I'd be excited and honoured to do your premiere

PATRICIA McCARTY - Violist
The Viola Concerto has compelling rhythmic intensity and exotic harmonies, and is an interesting addition to your repertoire.

DORIS LEDERER - Violist
From what I can tell from the recording I think it's REALLY cool!
Has it been premiered/recorded? If not, I might be interested in pursuing this...

This surprising and very interesting concerto. BRUNO PASQUIER

Some Viola Facts

Franz Zeyringer compiled a book devoted solely to viola compositions, Literatur für Viola.

In the section about the viola, Berlioz, in his treatise on instrumentation and orchestration, pointed out the special characteristic of the viola sound and the best ways to use the violas to obtain various effects.

Notable unaccompanied viola solos
Reger, 3 Suites for solo viola
Kodaly, Fantasia cromatica

Notable viola sonatas
Brahms, 2 Sonatas op.120
Schubert, Sonata Arpeggione

Notable viola concertos
Telemann, Concerto for viola and string orchestra
Stamitz, Concerto for viola and orchestra
Berlioz, Harold in Italy, Symphony with solo viola
Paganini, Sonata for GrandViola and Orchestra
Walton, Concerto for viola and orchestra
Bartok, Concerto for viola and orchestra
Bach, Brandenburg Concerto n.6 for two violas and string orchestra
Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra

Notable principal viola parts
Symphonic:
Strauss, Don Quixote
Ballet Prokofiev, Romeo & Juliet
Adam, Giselle
Delibes, Coppelia
Opera Puccini, Manon Lescaut
Weber, Der Freischutz

Notable symphonies where viola section has is featured
Beethoven, Symphony n.5, 2nd movement
Bruckner, Symphony n.4, 1st movement
Brahms, Symphony n.3, 1st movement
Brahms, German Requiem
Shostakovich, Symphony n.5, 1st movement