Looking for a lyrical, expressive showpiece that lets viola players shine? Fritz Kreisler's Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow) is a gem of the Romantic repertoire, and this arrangement for viola and string orchestra brings its bittersweet beauty to life in a rich, ensemble setting.
Originally composed as part of Kreisler's beloved "Alt-Wiener Tanzweisen" (Old Viennese Dance Tunes), Liebesleid captures the wistful elegance of a bygone era. This arrangement maintains the intimate charm of the original whilst giving the viola soloist room to explore its singing, melancholic voice. The string orchestra provides a warm, supportive backdrop that enhances every phrase.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Solo Viola with String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced (ABRSM Grades 7-8)
- Edition: Meticulously edited and engraved by MyMusicScores for clarity and playability
- Format: Digital Download – PDF with full score and complete set of parts
- Style: Romantic, lyrical, with expressive rubato and rich harmonic colours
- Duration: Approximately 3-4 minutes
Why This Edition Matters:
Liebesleid deserves to be in every viola soloist's repertoire. Its combination of technical accessibility and emotional depth makes it perfect for recitals, concerto competitions, and concerts where you want to showcase the viola's singing quality. This arrangement opens the door for school orchestras, youth ensembles, and community groups to collaborate with their viola soloists on a piece that's both rewarding to rehearse and deeply moving to perform.
Our edition presents the score with clean, readable engraving that makes rehearsals smoother and lets the music speak. You're not just downloading notes, you're joining a community rediscovering beautiful repertoire.
Perfect for:
- Viola soloists seeking a lyrical Romantic showpiece
- String orchestras looking for accessible, expressive repertoire
- Music teachers programming recitals or concerts
- Violists exploring Kreisler's timeless melodies
We'd love to hear how this arrangement works for you! Let us know about your performances, share your experiences, or tell us what other pieces you'd like to see arranged. Together, we're building a library that serves musicians everywhere.
