JAVS Summer 2021

Example 2. Gilbert Biberian, Folklore III , mm. 1–9. Used with permission.

Jan Friedlin, Mist Over the Lake (Columbus, OH: Editions Orphee, 1999).

Jose Manuel Lezcano, Un pájaro sin plan de vuelo: Homenaje a Violeta (http://www.joselezcano.com/, 2016). Single-movement work where the guitar plays mostly accompanimental arpeggio figures. The opening utilizes some extended techniques, with the guitarist blowing into their soundhole while playing aleatoric harmonics.

Originally for clarinet and guitar, Friedlin has arranged this for many other instruments, including viola. This short piece is hauntingly beautiful and very melodic, exploring the viola’s rich lower register.

Francis Kleynjans, Hommage a Cesar Franck , Op. 230 (Saint-Romuald, QC: Les Productions d’Oz, 2015).

Erik Marchelie, Eclipse (Saint-Romuald, QC: Les Productions d’Oz, 2003).

This is a short single-movement work. It passes a simple melody between the instruments which become higher each repetition. The guitar often plays arpeggiated figures and has a largely accompanimental role.

This is a simple single-movement work using jazz inspired harmonies that could serve as a good introduction to the ensemble for new players. The viola plays a long melodic line while the guitar strums chords the entire time. It also comes with options for violin or cello and guitar.

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