Felix Mendelssohn - Song Without Words D Major Opus 109 for Viola/Piano

Felix Mendelssohn - Song Without Words D Major Opus 109 for Viola and Piano Sheet Music

A beautifully lyrical Mendelssohn favourite arranged for viola and piano – expressive Romantic repertoire that lets the viola’s warm, singing voice shine.

Felix Mendelssohn’s Song Without Words in D Major, Op. 109 is a graceful and expressive work presented here for viola and piano, edited by renowned violist and conductor Milton Katims.

True to the spirit of Mendelssohn’s celebrated Songs Without Words, the piece places melody at its heart, unfolding with the flowing lyricism and elegant Romantic character for which the composer is so well known. The viola takes the vocal role, offering players the opportunity to explore a warm, sustained tone, expressive phrasing and musical shaping against the piano accompaniment.

Originally composed in 1845 for cello and piano and sometimes known as the Song Without Words or Romance sans paroles, Op. 109 translates beautifully to the viola, whose rich middle and lower registers complement the work’s song-like character.

This edition from International Music Company has been prepared for viola by Milton Katims, an important American violist, conductor and teacher. It is a rewarding choice for lessons, examinations, recitals and general repertoire study, particularly for players looking to develop expressive Romantic-style performance.

A lovely addition to the repertoire for violists seeking a compact Mendelssohn work with genuine melodic beauty and musical depth.

AMEB Grade: Viola Grade 8 – List C

Product Details

• Composer: Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn
• Editor: Milton Katims
• Publisher: International Music Company
• Instrumentation: Viola
• Accompaniment: Piano
• Medium: Softcover
• Pages: 1
• Dimensions: 30.5 × 23 × 0.4 cm (L × W × H)
• Weight: 167 g

Product Identifiers

• ISBN-13: 930002019400
• ISBN-10 / ISMN / EAN: 40264
• SKU: IMC841