Nordisches Lied, op. 68, no. 41 - Viola

Nordic Song - Northern Song - Album für die Jugend, op. 68$$$$$$This beautiful Nordic Song by Robert Schumann was originally composed for the piano.

This piece is dedicated to the Danish composer Niels Gade (1817-1890).

Notice how the melody notes of the 1st, 5th, 13th and 17th measures, as well as the bass notes of the 9th measure, spell the name G-A-D-E when the piece is played in its original key of F Major.

This score is an arrangement for viola with piano accompaniment.

It is set in the key of B flat Major.

The viola part is appropriate for Grade 4 viola players.

It is to be played in the first five positions.$$$$$$Duration : 01:33$$$$$$Source : Robert Schumann, Album für die Jugend, op. 68 (1848)$$$$$$ChiFKIHiZVY