Easy Concertos for Viola by Amir Hossein Taei
Easy Concertos for Viola is a viola repertoire book by Amir Hossein Taei, published by Sorood Publications. It brings together accessible concertos and concert pieces for viola students. In addition, the collection helps students develop technique while exploring different periods and styles of classical music.
The book was previously published internationally under the title Famous Viola Concertos. Now, this edition offers a structured selection of repertoire for viola students who want to progress from easier works toward more demanding concerto repertoire.
A Viola Repertoire Book for Developing Students
The collection starts with accessible works and gradually introduces new technical and musical challenges. Amir Hossein Taei rewrote, transcribed, edited, and reviewed the selected works for viola.
As a result, students can work on essential viola skills while exploring the concerto tradition. At the same time, the repertoire introduces music from different periods of classical music and gives students a broader foundation for further study.
Easy Viola Concertos from Different Periods
The collection features works by Ferdinand Küchler, Oskar Rieding, Hans Millies, Friedrich Seitz, and Georg Philipp Telemann. Therefore, students can explore a variety of musical styles while developing their technical and interpretive skills.
Several works originally appeared in violin repertoire or other settings. However, this edition adapts them for viola and makes them suitable for viola students. In this way, players can study familiar educational repertoire while focusing on the specific sound and technique of the viola.
Contents
- Concerto in C Major, Op. 11 – Ferdinand Küchler
- Concerto in E Minor, Op. 35 – Oskar Rieding
- Concerto in G Major, Op. 36 – Oskar Rieding
- Viola Concerto in the Style of Mozart – Hans Millies
- Viola Concerto in the Style of Antonio Vivaldi, Op. 15 – Ferdinand Küchler
- Viola Concerto No. 2, Op. 13 – Friedrich Seitz
- Viola Concerto No. 5, Op. 22 – Friedrich Seitz
- Concerto in G Major – Georg Philipp Telemann
For Viola Students and Teachers
This repertoire supports private lessons, structured practice, studio performances, auditions, and competitions. For example, teachers can select individual works according to each student’s technical level and musical development.
Furthermore, the variety of composers and styles helps students develop phrasing, articulation, intonation, rhythm, tone production, and musical interpretation on the viola.
Published by Sorood Publications
Easy Concertos for Viola is part of Sorood Publications’ viola repertoire collection in Iran. Through this edition, students and teachers can access a focused selection of educational concerto repertoire for viola.