String Orchestra.

Beethoveniana. Extraits des Sonates pour Piano de Beethoven, arrangés par Fr. Hermann:—

Livre A. Op. 7; Op. 10, No. 2: Op. 26; Op. 27, No. 2. (7143 a). V.

Livre B. Op. 10, No. 3. Complete. (7143 b). V.

Livre C. Op. 2, No. 3; Op. 13; Op. 14, No. 2; Op. 31, No. 3. (7143 c). V.

Borch, Gaston. Elégie. Op. 56, No. 1. (Parts.) (7013). IV.

Corelli, Arcangelo. Œuvres revues par J. Joachim et F. Chrysander. 8 vo:—

Livres IV., V. Op. 6. Concerti Grossi con duoi Violini, e Violoncello di Concertino obligati, e duoi altri Violini, Viola e Basso di Concerto Grosso ad abitrio che si potranno radoppiare. In Roma, 1712. (In Score.) 2 Books. (4936 d, e). II.

Del Valle de Paz, E. Prélude. Op. 9, No. 3. (7045). II.

— Minuet from “Ondina”. Op. 21. IV.

Score. (7044 a).

Parts. (7044 b).

— Arioso. Op. 26, No. 1. (7046). IV.

Haydn, J. Symphonies arranged by Gustav Jensen:—

In D major. (7131). III.

In C minor. (7132). III.

In B flat major. (7135). III.

Iliffe, F. Pizzicato Serenade. Score and Parts. (7057). II.

Kreuz, Emil. Suite in G (Prelude, Allemande, Gigue, Intermezzo, Scherzo, and Finale). Op. 38. (7015). IV.

Lee, Maurice. Gavotte du Palais-Royal. (7066). II.

Mozart, W. A. Symphonies, arranged by Gustav Jensen:—

In C major. (7133). III.

In A major. (7134). III.

Roeckel. Air du Dauphin. Ancienne Danse de la Cour. (7083).

Saint-George. L’ancien régime. Petite Suite. (7570 g). II.

Scharwenka, X. Andante religioso, for String Orchestra, Harp, and Organ. Op. 46 B. IV.

Score. (7088 a).

Parts. (7088 b).

Schütt, E. Serenade in D. Op. 6. Score and Parts. III.

Wüerst, R. Sous le Balcon. Serenade for String Orchestra with Violoncello Obbligato. Op. 78. V.

Full Score. (7098 a).

Orchestral Parts. (7098 b).

— Russian Suite for String Orchestra with Violin Obbligato. IV.

Full Score. (7097 a). IV.

Orchestral Parts. (7097 b).

Wurm, M. Estera Gavotte. Score and Parts. (7099). III.

Dance Movements from the Works of Great Masters. (F. Hermann). II and III:—

J. S. Bach. Sarabande from the 2nd Violin Sonata. (7151 a).

G. F. Handel. Scherzo from the Concerto in G minor. (7151 b).

Joseph Haydn. Nachtwächter-Menuett. (7151 c).

Monsigny. Rigaudon from “La Reine de Golconde.” (7151 d).

W. A. Mozart. Minuet from the Divertimento in D. (7151 e).

Beethoven. Allegretto from “Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus.” (7151 f).

Mozart. All’ ongarese from Violin-Concerto in A. (7151 g).

Cherubini. Ballet music from “Ali Baba.” (7151 h).

Marschner. Tanzmusik from “Des Falkners Braut.” (7151 i).

Rameau. Chaconne and Musette. (7151 k).

Gluck. Musette from “Armida.” (7151 l).

Monsigny. Chaconne from “La Reine de Golconde.” (7151 m).

NB. Any of the pieces mentioned in the “Guide” can be procured from Messrs. Augener & Co. It will be sufficient to give the Edition No. where marked; where there is no No., name of author and title should be given.

GUIDE THROUGH VIOLA
LITERATURE.

Methods for the Viola.

Bruni, A. B. Tenor Method. Edited, with fingering, bowings, and marks of expression by Emil Kreuz. (7659).

Hermann, Fr. The Study of the Viola (Das Studium der Viola—L’Étude de l’Alto):—

Part I. Instruction in Viola Playing: 20 Introductory Exercises with explanatory remarks. (7652 a).

Part II. 24 Easy Exercises (1st position), after the Author’s “Études spéciales, Op. 24, Book I,” with 2ⁿᵈ Viola ad lib. (7652 b).

Part III. 12 Easy Exercises and Pieces (1st to 3rd Positions), after Op. 24, Book 2, with Pianoforte accompaniment ad lib. (7652 c).

Laubach, A. A Practical School for the Viola (Méthode pratique pour Alto), comprising the rudiments of music, scales, arpeggi, progressive exercises, and pieces in all major and minor keys. (7654).

Lütgen, H. Practical and Progressive Method, intended both for beginners and for more advanced players. Containing Exercises by the greatest Masters and some passages from the Works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, etc.

Lütgen’s method consists largely of extracts from the great masters; Hermann’s is the simplest course for young beginners. In Laubach’s method the exercises are specially well graduated as to difficulty.

Schroeder, C. Handbook of Violin Playing, has a chapter on Viola Music. (9212).

Viola Studies.

Steps I—II.

Hofmann, R. Op. 86. The first Studies. (2732).

Kreuz, E. Progressive Studies for the Viola, with accompaniment of a second Viola. Op. 40:—

Book I. Commencing with exercises on the open strings, and gradually introducing the notes of C major in the first position. (7653a).

— Select Studies, taken from the works of Campagnoli, Mazas, Corelli. Kreutzer, Spohr, Fiorillo, Wenzel Pichl, Rode, and Gaviniés; in progressive order, phrased, fingered, and arranged:—

Book I. 30 Elementary Studies in the first position, with accompaniment of a second Viola, by Campagnoli and Mazas. (7657a).

— Scales and Appeggios for the Viola, through all major and minor keys; systematically arranged, bowed, and fingered:—

Book I. Through one and two octaves. (7658a).

Step III.

If Laubach’s method be adopted, Book 3 of Hermann (7652c) might suitably follow, to be succeeded by:—

Bruni. 25 Studies from his Method (E. Kreuz). (7659a).

Kreuz, E. Progressive Studies for the Viola, with accompaniment of a second Viola. Op. 40:—

Book II. Studies in the first position in the flat keys, major and minor. (7653b).

Book III. Studies in the first position in the sharp keys, major and minor. (7653c).

— Select Studies for the Viola, taken from the works of Campagnoli, Mazas, Corelli, Kreutzer, Spohr, Fiorillo, Wenzel Pichl, Rode, and Gaviniés; in progressive order, phrased, fingered, and arranged:—

Book II. 30 Studies in the first position by Corelli, Campagnoli, Kreutzer, and Spohr. (7657b).

Book III. 20 Studies in the first three positions, by Corelli, Campagnoli, Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Spohr, Wenzel Pichl, and Mazas. (7657c).

— Scales and Appeggios for the Viola, through all major and minor keys; systematically arranged, bowed, & fingered:—

Book II. Through two and three octaves. (7658b).

Step IV.

Campagnoli, B. 41 Caprices pour le Viola, revus et doigtées par E. Kreuz. (7651).

Kreuz, E. Progressive Studies for the Viola, with accompaniment of a second Viola. Op. 40:—

Book IV. Introduction of the 2nd and 3rd positions, and studies in the first three positions. (7653 d).

— Select Studies for the Viola, taken from the works of Campagnoli, Mazas, Corelli, Kreutzer, Spohr, Fiorillo, Wenzel Pichl, Rode, and Gaviniés; in progressive order, phrased, fingered, and arranged:—

Book IV. 20 Studies in the higher Positions. (7657 d).

Book V. 20 Studies in the higher Positions. (7657 c).

Pieces for Viola and Piano.

Step I.

Kreuz, E. The Violist. A Series of progressive pieces. Op. 13:—

Book I. 12 very easy pieces, commencing with the open strings, and gradually introducing the notes of C major in the first position (7636 a).

— 25 Pieces in progressive order. In the 1st position:—

Step II.

Kreuz, E. The Violist, Bk. 2. Easy Pieces in C. (7636 b).

— The Violist, Bks. 3, 4. 20 progressive melodies in the 1st position. (7636 c, d).

— 25 Pieces in progressive order. (In the 1st position):—

MacCunn, Hamish. 3 Romantic Pieces. Op. 27:—

No. 1. L’Espérance.

Mendelssohn. Op. 72. 6 Pieces. Arranged. (7631).

Reinecke. Op. 122 a. 10 Petits morceaux. (7642).

— Op. 213. 10 Petits morceaux. (7643).

Albums. Vols. 1 and 2. (7625 a, b).

Album Classique. (Moffat-Laubach). (5566).

Step III.

Burgmüller. 3 Nocturnes. (7626).

Goltermann, G. Op. 114. Sonatina. (7635).

Handel. Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Cembalo concertato, arranged by G. Jensen. (5551).

Hermann, F. 12 easy Exercises and Pieces (1ˢᵗ to 3ʳᵈ positions). (7652 c).

Kalliwoda. Op. 186. 6 Nocturnes. (2104).

Kreuz, E. Select pieces in progressive order, Viola Part in the first three positions:—

Kreuz, E. Op. 5. Liebesbilder. (7627).

— Op. 9. “Frühlingsgedanken” (Spring Fancies). (7628).

— Op. 13. The Violist. A Series of progressive pieces.

Book V. Three easy Sketches in the first three positions. (7636e).

Book VI. Sonata in A minor. (7636f).

— Op. 45. Suite de Pièces. (Prélude, Nocturne, Le Rêve, Danse rustique.) (5572).

Kücken. 6 Duos Concertantes. 6 Bks. (7629a—f).

Laubach, A. 20 Scottish Songs. (7633).

Mendelssohn. Op. 4. Adieu à Berlin. (7632).

Sitt, Hans. Op. 39. Albumblätter. (2549).

Stehling, K. A. Morceaux Favoris. 10 arrangements in separate Nos:—

Albumblatt, Wagner; Consolation, Liszt; Abendgebet, Reinecke; Tears, Reinecke; La Fontaine, Henselt, Gavotte and Rondeau, Lully; Romance, Ries; Scherzo, David; Berceuse, Reber; Mazurek, Rheinberger.

Squire, W. H. Gavotte Humoristique. (7647).

Thomas, E. Sans Souci Waltz.

— Sonatina in C. (7644).

Volkmann. Op. 11. Musical Picture Book. Arr. by Hermann. (7650).

Wagner, R. Album-leaf. (7649).

Step IV.

Goltermann. Op. 15. Duo. (1997).

— Op. 25. (2207).

Kreuz, E. Select Pieces in progressive order. Viola Part in the higher positions:—

Joachim. Op. 9. Hebrew Melodies. (7630).

MacCunn Hamish. 3 Romantic Pieces. Op. 27:—

No. 2. Sérénade.
” 3. Rêve d’amour.

Mozart. Adagio. (7634).

Popper. Op. 5. Romance. (7637).

Prout, E. Op. 26. Sonata in D major. (7639).

Schumann, R. Evening Song. (9676).

— 3 Romances. Op. 94. (7641).

— 5 Stücke im Volkston. Op. 102. (7645).

— Märchenbilder (Fairy Pictures). Op. 113. (7646).

Vieuxtemps. Op. 30. Elegie (Scholz). (7648).

Step V.

Brahms, J. Op. 120. Sonatas in F minor and E♭.

Kreuz, E. Op. 20. Concerto in C minor. (5571).

An effective modern work. The Barcarolle is published separately as No. 65 of “Select pieces.”

Kreuz, E. Select Pieces in progressive order, in the higher positions:—

Rubinstein, A. 3 Salon Pieces, Op. 11, edited by F. Hermann:—

Moderato. (7638a).

Allegro con moto. (7638b).

Allegretto. (7638c).

— Op. 49. Sonata.

One of the finest compositions for the viola.

Duets for Violin and Viola.

Fiorillo. Op. 9. 6 Sonatas. II.

Jansa. Op. 70. 6 Duets. 2 Bks. (2234a-b). III.

Kalliwoda. Op. 208. 2 Duets. (2105). III.

Kreuz, E. 4 Duos. 2 Bks. (5594a, b). II.

Mozart, W. A. Op. 28. 2 Duets. III.

Pleyel. Op. 44. 3 Duets. (7858). III.

— Op. 69. 3 Duets. II-III.

Schoen, M. 6 Easy Duettinos. 1ˢᵗ and 3ʳᵈ positions. (7620). I-II.

Spohr, L. Op. 13. Grand Duo. V.

Trios for Violin, Viola and Piano.

Gade, Niels, W. Novelletten. Op. 29. Arranged by Ernst Heim. (5268). IV.

Jensen, G. Phantasiestücke. Op. 27. (5275). IV.

Kreuz, E. Trio in C. Op. 21. (5271). V.

— Trio facile, in C. Op. 32. (5272). II.

Lachner, Ignaz. Grand Trio. Op. 102. (5277). II.

— Trio in C. Op. 103. (5278). II.

Mozart. Trio. Op. 14. in E♭. Clarinet or Violin, Viola and Piano.

— Symphonie Concertante. (2206).

Pleyel. 3 Trios. Op. 44 (Hermann). (5280). II.

Potpourris on Popular Melodies from classical and modern operas and oratorios. Arranged by R. Hofmann:—

Wagner.Der fliegende Holländer. (5438s). III.
—Lohengrin.(5439s). IV.
—Rienzi.(5440s). III.
—Tannhäuser.(5441s). IV.
Rossini.Il Barbiere.(5442s). III.
—Guillaume Tell.(5443s). IV.
Auber.Masaniello.(5444s). III.
Gounod.Faust.(5445s). IV.

Reger, Max. Trio. Op. 2. (5283). IV.

Weidig, Adolf. Kleines Trio. Op. 9. (5286). II.

NB. Any of the pieces mentioned in the “Guide” can be procured from Messrs. Augener & Co. It will be sufficient to give the Edition No. where marked; where there is no No., name of author and title should be given.

GUIDE THROUGH VIOLIN
LITERATURE.

Contents.

Page
Violin Methods[109]
Technical Exercises[110]
Studies [110]
Violin Solos[118]
Duets.
Two Violins.
StepI.First position[119]
”II.First four positions[121]
”III.First five positions[123]
”IV.All positions[125]
”V.Difficult[126]
”VI.Concert Duets[127]
Duets for Violin and Violoncello[127]
 ”  ” Violin and Organ[127]

Violin, with Pianoforte accompaniment.
StepIa.First position, elementary[128]
”Ib.First position, easy and progressive[129]
”II.First four positions[133]
”III.First five positions[142]
”IV.All positions[151]
”V.Difficult. (Octaves, Springing Bow, Staccato, etc.)[156]
”VI.Very difficult. (Concertos, etc.)[158]

String Trios.
Three Violins[160]
Two Violins and Violoncello[161]
Two Violins and Viola[161]
Violin, Viola, and Violoncello[161]

Piano Trios.
Violin, Violoncello, and Piano[162]
Two Violins and Piano[165]
Violin, Viola, and Piano[167]
Violin, Piano, and Organ (or Harmonium)[167]
Music with Toy Instruments[168]

String Quartets.
Four Violins[168]
Three Violins and Viola[168]
Three Violins and Violoncello[168]
Two Violins, Viola, and Violoncello[169]

Piano Quartets.
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Piano[171]
Two Violins, Violoncello, and Piano[171]
Three Violins and Piano[172]

String Quintets.
Three Violins, Violoncello, and Bass[172]
Two Violins, Viola, Violoncello, and Bass[173]
Two Violins, two Violas, and Violoncello[173]
Solos with Quartet Accompaniments[174]

Piano Quintets.
Two Violins, Viola, Violincello, and Piano[174]
Three Violins, Violoncello, and Piano[175]
Four Violins and Piano[175]
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Bass, and Piano[175]

Sextets, etc.
Sextets[175]
Septets[176]
Octets[176]
Old Chamber Music[176]
Violin and Orchestra[177]
String Orchestra[177]