Sitt Viola Konzertstuck Op. 46 for Viola and String Orchestra

Sitt: Konzertstück in G minor, Op. 46 (Arr. Viola and String Orchestra)

Hans Sitt's Konzertstück is a single-movement concert work in the German Romantic tradition, composed in 1892 and orchestrated in 1899. It's expansive, genuinely idiomatic for the viola, and written with the kind of musical authority that advanced players want to demonstrate on stage. For soloists at post-Grade 8 to Diploma level, it's a substantial piece that sounds like a real concert work and plays like one.

This edition is a string orchestra arrangement drawn directly from Sitt's original orchestral score. The wind and brass parts have been absorbed into the string texture, preserving the character and harmonic weight of the original while bringing it within reach of ensembles that can't call on a full orchestra. The result is a practical solution that keeps the work's orchestral intent intact.

The solo part is unchanged: long cantilena lines, expressive register changes across the full range of the instrument, and demanding work on projection, phrasing, and sustained tone. Sitt makes very little use of double-stops, so the technical focus stays on line and sound rather than chord-work. At approximately 14 minutes, it's long enough to anchor a programme.

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Check the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. They'll give you a clear picture of the engraving quality, balance, and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Solo Viola and String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
• Difficulty: Diploma / Professional standard (solo part)
• Duration: approximately 14 minutes
• Format: PDF download, full score and all parts
• Source: arranged from Sitt's original orchestral score, not a piano reduction

Who it's for

This suits diploma recitals and auditions where a substantial work is needed; conservatoire and advanced studio concerts where orchestral impact matters but full forces aren't available; and string orchestra programmes built around a strong solo feature. It's also a good option for professional programmes where something outside the standard repertoire is wanted.