This Fantasia provides opportunities to learn about accidentals and the swift movement of the same finger. G major arpeggios and dominant 7ths feature in this piece.
A very good piece for developing rhythmic and ensemble skills. There are lots of fast semiquavers in regular arpeggio patterns. A contrasting theme requires good articulation.
The 7/8 Calypso melody is wonderfully catchy. Viola 3 is the easiest of the parts. All require good use of hooked bows and a strong rhythm. There is a pizzicato section in the middle. The range lies within 1st position for all parts.
Viola 1 can be played on the violin and there are many more good trios and quartets in this album.
When you hear the first movement of Pichl’s Concerto in C it is hard not to ask whether he was influenced by Haydn’s Concerto in C for cello or the other way round. The opening themes are remarkably similar and the harmonic journey through the movements also feels somewhat related. There is no published cadenza but something will be needed to bridge the pause into the final tutti.
A very effective piece for intermediate bass players. Some of the passage work is tricky and will require focused practice. The contrasting middle section is less virtuosic but still has moments of fast scales and arpeggio figures. Orchestral parts available.
