The history and pedagogy of viola duos from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries (original) (raw)

Articulation: sustained phrases, sharp, crisp, fast finger action in the accompanimental part. Musical expression and interpretation: dolce, dramatic dynamic contrast within short periods of time, various dynamic shades, expressive, gracious and cantabile melodies contrasted by virtuosic accompaniments. Length: between 35 and 88 measures. Clef: alto only. A. Rolla, Arpeggio in re maggiore per viola con altra viola d'accompagnamento, BI. 6. Movement: "Moderato" Range: constant shifting from first to tenth position on the D and A strings is required in the first viola part; shifting to third position is required in the second viola part. Key: D. Tonality: major. Time signature: simple meter (common time). Rhythmic complexity: in the first viola, the rhythm part alternates between quarters and sixteenths; in the second viola part, the pattern is twelve notes-per-beat. Bow strokes: long and sustained bows in the first viola part, bariolage in the second viola part Dynamics: none marked. Articulation: sustained double stops in the first viola part; fast finger movement in the second viola part. Musical expression: cantabile and expressive. Length: 12 measures. Clef: the first viola part is written in treble clef; the second viola part is written in alto and treble clefs. Clef: alto only. A. Rolla, Duetto in fa maggiore per 2 viole, BI. 13. Movements: I-"Andantino con moto" II-"Rondo: Presto" Range: shifting to seventh position is required in the first viola part; shifting to third position is required in the second viola part. Key: F. Tonality: major. Time signature: simple meter (common time, 2/4). Rhythmic complexity: four sixteenths slurred in pairs, triplets, eighths, quarters, half notes, syncopated rhythms, slurred string crossings, dotted rhythms. Bow strokes: long and sustained bows, staccato, martelé, detaché, legato, alternation of short and long strokes.