Kreisler: Praeludium and Allegro for Viola & Piano/Schott

Category: Viola and Piano ** Title: Praeludium and Allegro ** Composer: Kreisler, Fritz ** Transcribed and Edited by: Giuseppe Pascucci ** Publisher: Schott Music Edition ** Difficulty: A5.

Once presented by Fritz Kreisler as the long-lost work of Baroque composer Gaetano Pugnani, the  Praeludium and Allegro (along with many other works “discovered” by Kreisler) was later found to be Kreisler’s own original work, scandalizing many music critics of the day! Despite its dramatic history, Praeludium and Allegro (now subtitled “in the style of Pugnani”) is still among the best-loved works in the violin literature.  Now violists can enjoy it, too!

This edition has been transcribed for viola and piano by Giuseppe Pascucci.  Published by Schott Music.

Difficulty: A5