Schott Schubert - Concerto C Major - Alto et Orchestre
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Summary of This Score
This concerto by the Bohemian composer Joseph Schubert is a real surprise for violists: it showcases the instrument with a solo part that is precise, virtuoso without excess, and above all very musical. Written by a violist from the Dresden court chapel, the viola part intelligently exploits the instrument's range and projection, alternating lively passages, singing lines, and sections of beautiful harmonic density.
The whole evokes the elegance of Viennese classicism, with an expressiveness and transparency that may recall Mozart. This score is well suited both for working on articulation and exploring tonal colors: bow control, intonation precision, balance between brilliance and legato flexibility. The edition offered preserves the original cadenzas and diminutions as they are, an important asset for approaching the work in its spirit and developing a solid stylistic sense.
With an intermediate to advanced level, this concerto is intended for violists wishing to expand their repertoire (study, audition, concert) and deepen the classical language through a singular piece, both accessible and finely written.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Joseph Schubert | Difficulty | intermediate - advanced |
| Instrumentation | viola (solo) | Pages | 60 |
| Genre | classical score (concerto) | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to play this viola concerto?
The indicated difficulty is intermediate to advanced. The writing notably requires precise intonation, bow control, and legato flexibility.
Does the Schott Schubert Concerto C Major score include the original cadenzas?
The edition retains the original cadenzas and embellishments. This allows an approach to the work in its classical stylistic language.
How many pages does this viola score have?
This score has 60 pages.
For which instrumentation is Joseph Schubert's Concerto in C Major written?
The indicated instrumentation is solo viola with orchestra, as specified in the title. The solo part exploits the viola's range and projection.
Is this viola concerto suitable for an audition or a concert?
Its intermediate to advanced level allows use in study programs, auditions, or concerts. The writing alternates between lively passages, lyrical lines, and sections with marked harmonic density. The style belongs to the classical repertoire, evoking Viennese classicism.
