The Op.42 Notturno for Viola and Piano is an arrangement of the 1796-97 Serenade in D, Op.8, arranged by F. X. Kleinheinz (with Beethoven's approval) for Viola and Piano. The piece is comprised of seven short movements. The first is a simple march, while the second is an Adagio. The ensuing minuet is attractive and proves to be an interlude between two Adagios, of which the second alternates effectively with a contrasting Allegro molto Scherzo section. There follows an attractive Polonaise and a theme-and-variations marked Andante. A reprise of the opening march concludes the work. Overall, it is a delightful minor composition in Beethoven's vast output.
Notturno For Viola And Piano
| Arrangement | Piano Accompaniment, Viola |
| Genres | Classical |
| Format | Instrumental Work |
| Level | 4 |
| NumberOfPages | 36 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Series | Schirmer's Library Of Musical Classics |
| Publisher | G. Schirmer |
| Contributors | Beethoven, Ludwig Van (Composer) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780793520220 |
| UPC | 0073999818222 |