List of compositions for viola: I to K

This article lists compositions written for the viola. The list includes works in which the viola is a featured instrument: viola solo, viola and piano, viola and orchestra, ensemble of violas, etc. Catalogue number, date of composition and publisher (for copyrighted works) are also included. Ordering is by composer surname.

This pages lists composers whose surname falls into the I to K alphabetic range. For others, see respective pages:

I

Anthony Iannaccone (b. 1943)

Remembrance for viola and piano (1968); Tritone Press

Sonata for viola and piano (1961)

Jacques Ibert (1890–1962)

Aria for viola and piano (1930); original for voice and piano, published in various versions; transcription by Paul-Louis Neuberth; Éditions Alphonse Leduc

Le petit âne blanc (The Little White Donkey) for viola and piano; original for piano; transcription by Alan H. Arnold; Éditions Alphonse Leduc

Toshi Ichiyanagi (b. 1933)

Duet for piano and string instrument (1961); C.F. Peters

Airat Ichmouratov (b. 1973); Airat Ichmouratov website

Concerto No. 1 for viola and orchestra, Op. 7 (2004); Canadian Music Centre

Concerto No. 2 "in Baroque Style" for viola and orchestra, Op. 41 (2015); Canadian Music Centre

Fantasy on D. Shostakovich's Opera "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" for viola and orchestra, Op. 12 (2006)

3 Romances for viola, string orchestra and harp, Op. 22 (2009); Canadian Music Centre

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 10 (2005)

Akira Ifukube (1914–2006)

La Fontaine sacrée (聖なる泉) for soprano, viola, bassoon and harp (1964, 2000); arrangement by the composer from the 1964 film score Mothra vs. Godzilla

Lake Kimtaankamuito (Lake Mashū) (摩周湖, Mashū-ko) for soprano, viola and harp or piano (1992)

Shin’ichirō Ikebe (b. 1943)

Bivalence III for 2 violas (1999); Zen-On Music Company

Emerald Colored Haze: In the Cold Morning (瑠璃色の靄 – 冷たい朝に) for ondes Martenot and viola (1997)

Satoru Ikeda – 池田悟 (b. 1961); Satoru Ikeda webpage

Mirage (ミラージュ) for viola and piano (2002)

Alexander Ilyinsky (1859–1920)

Berceuse (Колыбельная песня) from Noure and Anitra (Нур и Анитра) for viola and piano, Op. 13 (1907); original for orchestra; transcription by Watson Forbes; Chester Music

Martin Imholz (b. 1961); Martin Imholz webpage

Für Eichendorff, Trio for viola and 2 cellos (1986)

Takuzō Inagaki – 稲垣卓三 (b. 1940)

Rocking Chair for viola (or double bass) and piano, Op. 1 (1974); Academia Music (アカデミア･ミュージック)

Deniz Ince (b. 1965)

Patara for viola and piano (1988)

Kamran İnce (b. 1960)

Road to Memphis for viola and harpsichord (2008)

Vincent d'Indy (1851–1931)

Choral varié for saxophone or viola and orchestra, Op. 55 (1903)

Lied for cello or viola and orchestra, Op. 19 (1884)

Richard Ingham (b. 1954)

Nature Morte au Panier for viola solo (2009)

Désiré-Émile Inghelbrecht (1880–1965)

Impromptu in F minor for viola and piano (1922); Éditions Alphonse Leduc

Nocturne for cello (or violin, or viola) and piano (1922); A.Z. Mathot

Prélude et Saltarelle for viola and piano (1907); A.Z. Mathot

Atli Ingólfsson (b. 1962); Atli Ingólfsson website

Annað sjálf álfsins (The Elves' Other Self) for viola solo (1994); Iceland Music Information Centre

Peter Inness (b. 1946)

Elegies and Refrains for oboe, viola and piano (1969); Scottish Music Centre

Sfida for viola and piano (1986); Scottish Music Centre

P. C. Insulari

6 Duo concertans for violin and viola, Op. 1 (c.1784)

Irina Iordan – Ирина Николаевна Иордан (1910–1976)

Poema (Поэма) for viola and piano (1967); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

Pedro Ipuche-Riva (1924–1997)

Sonata en re for viola and piano (1959–1961)

Gabriel Iranyi (b. 1946); Gabriel Iranyi website

Hommage à György Kurtág, 3 Pieces for viola solo (1999)

Sonata for violin or viola solo (2010–2011)

John Ireland (1879–1962)

The Holy Boy for viola and piano; transcription by Lionel Tertis (published 1918)

Sonata in G minor for viola and piano (1923); original for cello and piano; transcription by Lionel Tertis (1941); Augener

Robin Ireland (b. 1954); Robin Ireland website

Pairings II for 2 violas

Pairings III for violin and viola

Wendy Ireland

Irish Fancy for viola and piano (2004, 2006); Ireland Music Publications; Australian Music Centre

Sonnolento Gatto for viola and piano (2001, 2006); Ireland Music Publications; Australian Music Centre

Yoshirō Irino (1921–1980)

Suite (無伴奏ヴィオラのための組曲) for viola solo (1971)

Regina Irman (b. 1957)

Hügel bei Céret for 2 violas and double bass (1983); Musikedition Nepomuk Rupperswil; Édition Musicale Suisse

Mark Isaacs (b. 1958)

Night Songs for viola and piano (2004); Australian Music Centre

Rex David Isenberg (b. 1987); Rex David Isenberg website

Doublet for 2 violas (2015)

Yuri Ishchenko – Юрій Якович Іщенко (b. 1938)

Burlesque (Бурлеска) for violin and viola (1993)

Elegy and Scherzo (Елегія та скерцо) for viola and piano (1978); Scherzo published in Pieces for Viola and Piano by Ukrainian Soviet Composers (П'єси українських радянських композиторів для альта і фортепіано); Muzychna Ukraïna

Legend (Легенда) for viola solo (2003)

Little Partita No. 8 (Маленька партита №8) for viola solo (2003)

Sonata No. 2 for viola and piano (1995)

Trio for violin, viola and piano (1994)

Kan Ishii (1921–2009)

Sonata for viola and piano (1962); Ongaku-no-tomo Edition

Timur Ismagilov (b. 1982)

Novella (Новелла) for viola solo, Op. 23 (2010)

Fantasia (Фантазия) for viola and piano, Op. 46 (2019–2020)

André Isoir (1935–2016)

3 Pièces for viola and piano (2006); Editions Delatour

Pierre Israël-Meyer (1933–1979)

Duo for flute and viola (1973); Gérard Billaudot; United Music Publishers

Sept inventions (7 Inventions) for viola and piano (1964); A. Alain Gelfmann

Miloslav Ištvan (1928–1990)

Canto No. 1 for viola solo (1978–1979); Český Hudební Fond

Canto No. 2 for prepared violas and female voice (1980)

Fantasie for clarinet, viola and piano (1949); Český Hudební Fond

Mikrosvěty mého města (Micro-Worlds of My Town) for 2 violas, oboe and clarinet (1977); Český Hudební Fond

Písně (Songs) for soprano, viola and piano (1949); Český Hudební Fond

Ronda (Rondos) for viola and piano (1950); Editio Bärenreiter Praha; Český Hudební Fond

Rotace a návraty (Rotations and Returns), 4 Movements for English horn, viola and cello (1988); Český Hudební Fond

Hiroyuki Itoh – 伊藤弘之 (b. 1963); Database of Japanese Contemporary Composers

Duo for violin and viola (2006)

Mikhail Ivanov-Boretsky – Михаил Владимирович Иванов-Борецкий (1874–1936)

Sonata for viola and piano (1930); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

Nikolai Ivanov-Radkevich – Николай Павлович Иванов-Радкевич (1904–1962)

Sonata for viola and piano (1926); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

Sonata-Poem (Соната-поэма) for viola and piano (1947); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House), Moscow

Jean Eichelberger Ivey (1923–2010)

Aldébaran for viola and tape (1972); Carl Fischer

Music for viola and piano (1976); Carl Fischer

Joel Iwataki

Renewal for viola and wind quintet (1987)

J

Gabriel Jackson (b. 1962)

Lunae glaciales for piccolo (flute), viola and harp (1996, revised 1999)

Gordon Jacob (1895–1984)

Adagio and Allegro by Antonio Vivaldi; arrangement for viola and piano (1939) by Gordon Jacob

Air and Dance for viola and piano (1957); Oxford University Press

Concert Piece for viola and orchestra (1977); Corda Music Publications

Concerto No. 1 in C minor (in One Movement) for viola and orchestra (1925, revised 1976); Boosey & Hawkes; Oxford University Press

Concerto No. 2 in G major for viola and string orchestra (1979); Boosey & Hawkes

Hearken Unto Me for soprano, viola and organ (1978)

A Little Minuet for viola and piano (1972); in New Pieces for Viola, Book 1; Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Miniature Suite for clarinet and viola (1956); Breitkopf & Härtel; Musica Rara

Nocturne for viola and cello (1959); Corda Music Publications

Prelude, Passacaglia and Fugue for violin and viola (1948); Stainer & Bell

Rigadoon for viola and piano (1972); in New Pieces for Viola, Book 1; Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Sonata No. 1 for viola and piano (1949); Anglo-American Music Publishers

Sonata No. 2 for viola and piano (1978); Anglo-American Music Publishers

Sonatina for 2 violas (1973); Oxford University Press

Sonatina for viola or clarinet and piano (1946); Novello & Co.

Suite for 8 violas (1976); Anglo-American Music Publishers

Three Pieces (Elegy, Ostinato, Scherzo) for viola and piano (1930); J. Curwen & Sons

Trio for clarinet, viola and piano (1969); Breitkopf & Härtel; Musica Rara

Trotting Tune for viola and piano (1972); in New Pieces for Viola, Book 1; Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Variations for solo viola (1975); Breitkopf & Härtel; Musica Rara

When Autumn Comes for viola and piano (1972); in New Pieces for Viola, Book 1; Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Frederick Jacobi (1891–1952)

Fantasy for viola and piano (1941); Carl Fischer

Penelope for viola and piano (1943); Independent Music Publishers

Wolfgang Jacobi (1894–1972)

Sonata for viola and piano (1946); Hans Sikorski

Julitta Jacobs (b. 1955)

Trio for oboe, viola and percussion (1987)

Kenneth Jacobs (composer) (b. 1948); Kenneth Jacobs website

Approaching Northern Darkness, Concerto for viola and orchestra (2004)

Drifter's Heart for viola and tape (1987); Seesaw Music

Melinda Joy for 4-part viola ensemble (2009)

Pet Tales for viola and synthesized sound with photography (2006–2008)

Running through the Days Like the Weather, a Pair of Playful Pieces for viola and cello (2006)

Valor, Passion, Smell of the Rich Earth, 6 Pieces for flute, viola and piano (2003)

Whisper Moon ("Drifter's Heart") for viola and synthesized sound (1980, 2006)

Manuel Jacobs (1910–1993)

Clarinet Trio in F major for clarinet, viola and piano (1989); Scottish Music Centre

Maurice Jacobson (1896–1976)

Berceuse for viola and piano (1946); Oxford University Press

Humoreske for viola and piano (1948); Alfred Lengnick

Lament for viola and piano (1941)

Salcey Lawn for viola and piano (1946); Augener

Hanoch Jacoby (1909–1990)

Concertino for viola and orchestra (1939); Israeli Music Institute

King David's Lyre (כינור היה לדוד) for viola and piano (1948) or viola and string orchestra (1978); Israeli Music Institute

Three Songs (שלושה שירים) for mezzo-soprano, viola and piano (1938); words by Rainer Maria Rilke; Israeli Music Institute

David Jaeger (b. 1947)

Favour for electric viola and 2 delay systems (1980); Canadian Music Centre

Fool's Paradise for amplified viola and 2 percussionists (1981); Canadian Music Centre

Sonata "Tristan and Isolde" for viola and piano (1988); Canadian Music Centre

Rudolf Jaggi (1940–2015)

Duo for viola and piano (1972); Édition Musicale Suisse

Raimund Jahn (1924–2011); Raimund Jahn at MICA

Chaconne for violin and viola, Op. 37 (1987)

Concerto for violin, viola and chamber orchestra, Op. 16 (1953)

Interludium Sacrum for viola and organ, Op. 26 (1979)

Meditation über BACH for viola and organ, Op. 40 (1992)

Postludium for recorder, viola and organ, Op. 27b (1980)

Sonata in E♭ major for viola and piano, Op. 15 (1952)

Zwei Dialoge (2 Dialogues) for violin and viola, Op. 32 and Op. 33 (1985)

Jakov Jakoulov (b. 1958); Jakov Jakoulov website

Aria, Recitative and Chorale for viola and harpsichord (1998)

9 Bagatelles for violin, viola and piano (2015)

Bedbug, Suite for viola, piano and percussion (2002)

Chant for viola and cello (2005)

Chant for violin and viola (2006)

Concerto No. 1 for viola and orchestra (1992–1993)

Concerto No. 2 "Eclogue, Epitaph and Hymn" for viola and orchestra (2000)

Silvia's Songs for soprano, viola and tape (1992)

Slow Waltz for viola and piano (2001)

Sonata No. 1 for viola and piano (1996)

Sonata No. 2 (after Brahms) for viola and piano (2001)

Sonata No. 3 for viola and piano (2016)

Stylistic Reminiscences of M. Glinka's "Valse-Fantasia" for viola and piano (1997)

Leoš Janáček (1854–1928)

Říkadla (Nursery Rhymes) for voice(s), viola and piano; Universal Edition

Karel Janeček (composer) (1903–1974)

Duo for violin and viola, Op. 19 (1938); Panton Praha; Český Hudební Fond

Nino Janjgava – ნინო ჯანჯღავა (b. 1964); Nino Janjgava at the Living Composers Project

E-flat and D-sharp (მი ბემოლი და რე დიეზი; Mi bémol et ré dièse; Es und Dis) for guitar and 6 violas, Op. 37 (2002)

Karel Janovický (b. 1930) Karel Janovicky, List of Works

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 12 (1955); Český Hudební Fond

Sonata for viola and piano (2008)

Terzina for viola and piano (1978)

Leopold Jansa (1795–1875)

Cantilène for viola and piano, Op. 84 (1867); Laurentius-Musikverlag

6 Duos for violin and viola, Op. 70 (1845)

Pierre Jansen (1930–2015)

3 Caractères (3 Characters) for viola and piano (2003); Editions Delatour

Duo for violin and viola (2006); Editions Delatour

Concerto for viola and chamber orchestra (1988); Éditions Salabert

Robert Janssens (b. 1939)

Ballade for viola and piano (2002); Fibonacci Publishing

Mutatis mutandis for viola and piano (1991); Alain Van Kerckhoven Editeur

Sonata for viola and piano; Éditions J. Maurer

Gunnar Jansson (b. 1944)

Betraktelse (Reflection) for flute and viola (1995); Swedish Music Information Centre

Concertino for viola and string orchestra (2007); Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia; Swedish Music Information Centre

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1991); Swedish Music Information Centre

Riflessione for viola and wind orchestra (1996); Swedish Music Information Centre

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze (1865–1950)

Chant mélancholique et romance for violin (or viola) and piano, Op. 2 (1892)

Larmes, Pièce lyrique for soprano, viola (or cello) and piano (1902)

Armas Järnefelt (1869–1958)

Kehtolaulu (Berceuse) for viola and piano (1904); original for orchestra

Jiří Jaroch (1920–1986)

Fantazie for viola and orchestra (1966); Panton, Praha

Michael Jarrell (b. 1958)

Assonance IV for tuba, viola and live electronics (1990); Éditions Henry Lemoine

From the Leaves of Shadow for viola and orchestra (1991); Éditions Henry Lemoine

...some leaves II... for viola solo (1998); Éditions Henry Lemoine

Keith Jarrett (b. 1945)

Bridge of Light for viola and orchestra (1990); Edition Schott

Jan Järvlepp (b. 1953); Jan Järvlepp website

Encounter for viola and conga drums (1991); Canadian Music Centre

Moonscape for English horn (or viola) and electric guitar (1993); Canadian Music Centre

Street Scene for viola and electric guitar (2000); Canadian Music Centre

Suite for viola and string orchestra (2001); Canadian Music Centre

Antanas Jasenka (b. 1965)

Paramātmā for 2 violas (reciting, playing stones and triangles) (1991); Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Sonata for viola and piano (1991); Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Sándor Jemnitz (1890–1963)

Duo-Sonata for viola and cello, Op. 25 (1927); Edition Schott

Sonata for viola solo, Op. 46 (1941); Rózsavölgyi; Editio Musica Budapest

Zoltán Jeney (1943–2019)

Aritmíe – Ritmiche for flute, viola and cello (1967)

A Leaf Falls: Brackets to e. e. cummings for violin or viola (with contact microphone) and prepared piano (1975); Editio Musica Budapest

Joseph Willcox Jenkins (1928–2014)

Sonata (in One Movement) No. 1 in D minor for viola and piano, Op. 7 (1950)

Donald Martin Jenni (1937–2006)

Musica dell'estate for viola alone (1974); Associated Music Publishers

Gustav Jensen (composer) (1843–1895)

Phantasiestücke (Fantasy Pieces) for violin, viola and piano, Op. 27 (1889)

Walther G. Jensen (1908–1997); Walther G. Jensen webpage

Duo for violin and viola, Op. 39 (1980); Edition Samfundet

Sonata for viola solo, Op. 54 (1986); Edition Samfundet

Sonata [No. 1] for viola and piano, Op. 21 (1956); Edition Samfundet

Sonata No. 2 for viola and piano, Op. 55 (1986); Edition Samfundet

Trio for flute, viola and harp, Op. 57 (1987)

Trio for flute, violin and viola, Op. 34 (1978); Edition Samfundet

Trio for violin, viola and piano, Op. 51 (1985); Edition Samfundet

Variations for viola solo, Op. 29 (1961); Edition Samfundet

Walter Jentsch (1900–1979)

Drei Studien (3 Studies) for viola solo, Op. 36 (published 1963); Sikorski

Jaroslav Jeremiáš (1889–1919)

Sonata in C minor for viola and piano, Op. 3; Orbis, Praha

Harold Vincent Jervis-Read (1883–1945)

Melody in G major for violin (or viola, or cello) and piano (1908)

Walter Jesinghaus (composer) (1902–1966)

Capriccetto for viola solo (1954)

Sonata for flute and viola (1940)

Sonata for viola solo (1947)

Sonatina for viola and piano, Op. 50a (1948)

Sonatina brevis for viola and piano, Op. 22a (1927); original for violin and piano; adaptation by the composer; U. U. Pizzi; Carisch, Milan

Sonatina festiva for viola (or cello) and piano, Op. 40c (1943)

Sonatina nostalgica for viola solo, Op. 54a (1952)

Bernhard Jestl (b. 1960); Bernhard Jestl at the Music Information Centre Austria

– Balance – oder die Kunst, das Chaos zu lieben, Fantasy for viola solo (2000)

Concerto Capriolese for violin, viola and string orchestra (1995)

Das Spiel der Wolken und des Regens for violin and viola (1996)

Die vier Zwischenjahreszeiten for viola and string orchestra (1993)

Nocturne for viola and zither (1993)

Solo for viola solo (1985)

Sonata No. 1 for viola solo (1997)

Sonata No. 9 for viola and piano (2004)

Willem Jeths (b. 1959); Willem Jeths website

Capriccio for violin or viola solo (2009)

Elegia for viola solo (2002); Donemus

Meme for 2 violas and orchestra (2006); Donemus

Richard Jetter (1954–1987)

String Trio for 2 violins and viola (1970s)

Three Nocturnes for guitar and viola (1974)

Ivan Jevtić (b. 1947)

Grand Trio for violin, viola and piano (1992)

Préludes for viola and piano (1987); Éditions Gérard Billaudot; United Music Publishers

Soleil, soleil!! La nuit tombe... for 4 violas (1997)

Sonata for viola solo (1996)

Vers Byzance… (To Byzantium), Concerto for viola and string orchestra (1984); Éditions Gérard Billaudot; United Music Publishers

Marta Jiráčková (b. 1932); Marta Jiráčková at the Czech Music Information Centre

Růžová pivoňka (The Pink Peony; Die Rosa Pfingstrose), Fantasie on the Painting by Bohumil Klimeš-Kozina for viola and piano, Op. 56 (2000); Český Hudební Fond

Svatý Václave (Saint Wenceslas), Evocation of the Ancient Choral Manuscript for soprano, viola and piano, Op. 39 (1991); Český Hudební Fond

Karel Boleslav Jirák (1891–1972)

Smuteční hudba (Funeral Music) for viola and organ, Op. 58 (1946) for viola and orchestra (1962); Český Hudební Fond

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 26 (1925); N. Simrock, Leipzig

Ivo Jirásek (1920–2004); Ivo Jirásek at the Czech Music Information Centre

Sonata for viola and percussion (1976); Český Hudební Fond

Ivan Jirko (1926–1978)

Fantazie for viola and string orchestra (1969); Český Hudební Fond

Joseph Joachim (1831–1907)

Drei Stücke (3 Pieces) for violin or viola and piano, Op. 2 (c.1848–1852)

Romanze
Fantasiestück
Eine Frühlingsfantasie

Hebräische Melodien, nach Eindrücken der Byron'schen Gesänge (Hebrew Melodies, after Impressions of Byron's Songs) for viola and piano, Op. 9 (1854–1855)

Variationen über ein eigenes Thema (Variations on an Original Theme) in E major for viola and piano, Op. 10 (1854)

Otto Joachim (1910–2010)

Dialogue for viola and piano (1964); Canadian Music Centre

Music for Violin and Viola (1953); Canadian Music Centre

Petite œuvre for flute, viola and cello (2000); Canadian Music Centre

Requiem for viola solo (1976); Canadian Music Centre

Reinhold Jockisch (1848–1906)

Drei lyrische Stücke (3 Lyric Pieces) for viola (viola alta) and piano, Op. 4 (1891)

Bertil Palmar Johansen (b. 1954)

Capriccio for viola solo (1993); Music Information Centre Norway

Bengt Johansson (composer) (1914–1989)

Andante ed allegro in modo antico for viola and piano (1953); Sulasol

Björn Johansson (composer) (1913–1983)

Message de Viole, Concerto for viola and orchestra (1981); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Johannes Johansson (1951–2012)

Kontur – Skugga (Contour – Shadow) for viola and tape (1991); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Terence Johns

Midnight Blue for viola and piano (1998); Broadbent & Dunn

David Johnson (1942–2009)

The Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer, Concerto for viola and chamber orchestra (1972); Scottish Music Centre

Robert Sherlaw Johnson – see Sherlaw Johnson, Robert
Tom Johnson (b. 1939)

Action Music IV for viola solo (1968); Two-Eighteen Press; Editions 75

Tilework: Canon in Three Tempos (2:3:4) for viola solo (2003); Two-Eighteen Press; Editions 75

Verses for viola solo (1976); Two-Eighteen Press

Trent Johnson (composer); Trent Johnson website

Concerto for viola and orchestra (2008)

Poem for viola and orchestra (2004)

Trio for clarinet, viola and piano (2001)

Richard Johnson Logan-Greene; Richard Johnson Logan-Greene website

Listen to Ravens for viola and piano (2005)

Prelude for solo viola (2003)

David Johnstone (composer) (b. 1959); David Johnstone website

Elegía "La Oración del Toro" (Elegy "The Oration of the Bull") for viola and string orchestra (or piano) (1997); Creighton's Collection

Concierto-Rapsodia (Concerto-Rhapsody) for viola and orchestra (1995–1996)

Fantasía sobre un tema de J.S. Bach (Fantasy on a Theme of J.S. Bach) for viola solo (1999); Creighton's Collection

Habanera for violin, viola and string orchestra (2003); Creighton's Collection

Petite Suite Historique for viola and cello (2002); Creighton's Collection

Poème Élégiaquea for violin, viola, cello and string orchestra (2009)

Sinfonia de la Pasión (Sinfonia of Passion) for violin (or oboe, or clarinet) and viola, or 2 violas (2010)

Sonatango, Sonata with Tango Influences for viola solo (2007); Creighton's Collection

Betsy Jolas (b. 1926); Betsy Jolas website

L'ardente for viola and piano (1978); Éditions Heugel

Come Follow for bassoon and viola (2001)

Episode sixième for viola solo (1984); Alphonse Leduc

Frauenleben for viola and orchestra (1992); Éditions Billaudot

Frauenliebe for viola and piano (2011)

Music to Go for viola and cello (1995); Éditions Salabert

Points d'aube for viola and 13 wind instruments (1968); Éditions Heugel

Quatre Duos for viola and piano (1979); Éditions Heugel

Remember for English horn or viola and cello (1971); Éditions Heugel

Ruht wohl for viola and piano (2011)

André Jolivet (1905–1974)

Chant d'oppression for viola and piano (1935); Éditions Salabert

Cinq églogues for viola solo (1967); Gérard Billaudot

Petite suite for flute, viola and harp (1941); Éditions Musicales Transatlantiques

Jennifer Jolley; Jennifer Jolley website

Bullet Time for 9 violas (2010)

Jens Joneleit (b. 1968)

Sonata Semplice for viola solo, Op. 98 (1998); Alliance Publications

Vers Divin for viola solo, Op. 91 (1995); Alliance Publications

Charles Jones (1910–1997)

Threemody for viola solo (1947)

Triptychon for violin, viola and piano (1975)

Daniel Jones (1912–1993)

8 Pieces for viola and piano (1948)

Sonata for viola and piano (1937)

Suite: 6 Movements from a Twelve-tone Row for viola and cello (1949); Robert Lienau; C.F. Peters

Douglas Jones (composer) (b. 1977)

Three Pieces for viola and piano; Schott Music

Jesse Jones (composer) (b. 1978)

Amorphia for solo viola, Op. 69 (2019)

Concerto for viola and chamber orchestra, Op. 68 (2019)

Prelude for solo viola, Op. 73 (2020)

Seesaws for violin and viola, Op. 30

Matthew Jones (b. 1974)

Fantasia on "My Welsh Home" for viola solo (2002)

Robert Frederick Jones (b. 1947)

The Titanic Sails at Dawn for viola and piano (1999); Canadian Music Centre

Robert W. Jones (1932–1997)

Airs and Fancies, Some Pleasant Music for 2 violas

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1984)

A Joyful Noise for high voice and viola

Sonata da chiesa (Words of Praise) for solo viola and mixed chorus

Sonata for Worship No. 8 for viola and organ

Sonatina for viola and piano

Songs and Dances for viola and cello (1985); Latham Music

Tower Sonatina for viola and piano

Twogether for flute and viola (1989)

Thomas Hewitt Jones – see Hewitt Jones, Thomas
Marinus De Jong (1891–1984)

Blancifloer's klacht (Blancifloer's Complaint) for mezzo-soprano, viola and piano, Op. 70 (1947); CeBeDeM

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 111 (1958); CeBeDeM

Epische Ballade "Mitsanoboe" for viola and piano, Op. 65 (1957); CeBeDeM

Sonata for viola solo, Op. 106 (1973); Metropolis Music Publishers

Joseph Jongen (1873–1953); Joseph Jongen at CeBeDeM

Adagio for violin and viola, Op. 22 No. 1 (1901); CeBeDeM

Allegro Appasionato for viola and piano or orchestra, Op. 79 (1925); Masters Music

Andante Espressivo for viola and piano (1900); CeBeDeM

Andantino grazioso for viola and piano; CeBeDeM

Carnaval for viola and orchestra

Concertino for viola and piano, Op. 111 (1940); Éditions Max Eschig

Introduction et Danse for viola and piano or orchestra, Op. 102 (1935); Éditions Max Eschig; Associated Music Publishers

Lecture for double bass or viola (1927); CeBeDeM

Prélude, variations et finale, Trio for violin, viola and piano, Op. 30 (1906–1907); Éditions Durand

Suite in D major for viola and piano or orchestra, Op. 48 (1915); Henry Lemoine

Léon Jongen (1884–1969)

Aria for viola solo (1957); CeBeDeM

Lecture for viola solo (1956); CeBeDeM

Pastorale et gigue for viola and piano (1955); Éditions Musicale Brogneaux; CeBeDeM

Josef Jonsson (1887–1969)

Fantasia elegiaca for viola and piano (1940); Edition Suecia

Reine Jönsson (b. 1960)

With for viola solo (1988); Swedish Music Information Centre

Mihail Jora (1891–1971)

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 32 (1956); Editura de Stat Pentru Literatură şi Artă, Bucureşti

Wilfred Josephs (1927–1997)

Concerto for viola and small orchestra, Op. 131 (1983); Mornington Music; Novello & Co.

Meditatio de Beommundo, Concertante for viola and small orchestra, Op. 30 (1960–1961); Edition Eulenburg; Josef Weinberger

Christian Jost (b. 1963)

Hamlet Echoes for voice, viola and piano (2008); Schott Music

Mozarts 13097. Tag, Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra (2005); Schott Music

Werner Josten (1885–1963)

Sonata for cello (or viola, or clarinet) and piano (1938); Associated Music Publishers

Claude-Henry Joubert (b. 1948)

Ballade de Théophile for viola and piano (1991); Éditions Robert Martin; United Music Publishers

Bis en forme de menuet (Encore in the Form of a Menuet) for viola and piano (1998); Éditions Robert Martin

Cahiers d'alto I: 11 pièces pour 2 altos (Viola Book I: 11 Pieces) for 2 violas (2003); Éditions Robert Martin

Cahiers d'alto II: 9 pièces pour 2 et 3 altos (Viola Book II: 9 Pieces) for 2 and 3 violas (2003); Éditions Robert Martin

Chanson de Yonec for viola and piano (1982); United Music Publishers

Concertino endommageur for viola and piano (1997); Éditions Pierre Lafitan

Concerto for viola and string orchestra (1988); Éditions Robert Martin; United Music Publishers

Divertissement for 4 violas (1992); Gérard Billaudot; United Music Publishers

Dix duos pour altos en première position (10 Duos for Violas in First Position) for 2, 3 and 4 violas (1980); Éditions Robert Martin

Freisne, d'après un lai de Marie de France (XII^e siècle) for viola ensemble (1986); Éditions Robert Martin

In Memoriam for viola solo (2008); Editions Combre; United Music Publishers

La Princesse galantine for viola and piano (2002); Éditions Robert Martin

Le Homard de Léonard for 2 violas (2013); Éditions Pierre Lafitan

Le Mariage de Sidonie for 2, 3 and 4 violas (1998); Éditions Robert Martin

Mélodie et marche for viola and piano (1982); Éditions Robert Martin; United Music Publishers

Mélusine for viola and piano (1982); Éditions Robert Martin; United Music Publishers

Menuet de l'Argyronète for viola and piano (1985); Éditions Robert Martin; United Music Publishers

Mimine, Variations for viola and piano (2003); Éditions Pierre Lafitan

Quatre fables (4 Fables) for viola and piano (2001); Editions Combre; United Music Publishers

Rocambole et crépinette, Variations for viola and piano (2002); Éditions Robert Martin

Rue des Hauts-Champs for viola and piano (2004); Éditions Pierre Lafitan

Sérénade dorienne for viola and piano (2008); Éditions Pierre Lafitan

Sonate facile (Easy Sonata) for viola solo in first position (1982); Éditions Robert Martin; United Music Publishers

Thème et variations for viola and piano (2002); Zurfluh; United Music Publishers; Éditions Pierre Lafitan

Un beau mariage! for viola and piano (1996); Éditions Robert Martin; United Music Publishers

John Joubert (1927–2019)

Four Images for oboe, viola and harp, Op. 149 (2003); Maecenas Music

Six Miniatures after Kilvert for violin and viola, Op. 140 (1997); Novello & Co.

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 6 (1952); Novello & Co.

Rose-Marie Jougla (b. 1949)

Habanera for viola and piano (2012); Éditions Delatour

Quatre notes s'amusent for viola (or violin, or cello) and piano (2013); Éditions Delatour

René Jullien (1878–1970)

Concertstück in C minor for viola and orchestra, Op. 19 (1912); N. Simrock

Lied for viola and piano, Op. 36 (1938); Éditions Max Eschig; Éditions Durand

Fredo Jung (b. 1949); Fredo Jung website

Wechselsaitiges for viola and piano, Op. 47 (2005); Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag

Nurit Jugend (b. 1972)

Cadenza and Fantasia for viola solo (1994, 1997); original for violin solo; Israeli Music Center

Reflections I, II (Purple) for viola solo (2007–2008); Israeli Music Center

Where Two Become One (Purple) for viola and piano; Israeli Music Center

Louis Jungmann (1832–1892)

Intermezzo in C minor for viola and piano, Op. 9 (1862)

Suite in A minor for flute, violin and viola, Op. 21 (1871)

Paul Juon (1872–1940)

Divertimento in C major for clarinet and 2 violas, Op. 34 (1906); Robert Lienau; Edition Peters

Romanze in F minor for viola (or cello) and piano (1898, 1899); adaptation from movement II of the Violin Sonata, Op. 7; Schlesinger

Wiegenliedchen (Slumber Song) for viola and piano, Op. 38, No. 6 (1926); original for piano; Schlesinger, E.C. Schirmer

Sonata in D major for viola and piano, Op. 15 (1901)

Sonata in F minor for viola and piano, Op. 82a (1923)

Kazimierz Jurdziński (1894–1960)

Nokturn (Nocturne) for viola and piano (1946); Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne

Sonata for viola and piano (1959); Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne

Tryptyk (Triptych) for viola and piano (1946)

Liis Jürgens (b. 1983); Liis Jürgens at the Estonian Music Information Centre

Ämbliktektoonika (Spidertectonics) for viola solo (2007)

Leon Juřica (1935–2014)

Smutky (Sorrows) for viola and piano (2000); Český Hudební Fond

Tartatos, Cycle for viola solo; Český Hudební Fond

Oscar Jüttner (1863–1931)

Barcarole in D minor for viola and piano, Op. 22 (1891); original for violin and piano

Legende in G minor for viola and piano (or string quartet), Op. 8 (1888); original for violin and piano; transcription by Louis Pagels (1896)

Mazurka in A minor for viola and piano (or string quartet), Op. 26 No. 2 (1892); original for violin and piano; transcription by Louis Pagels (1896)

Serenade in G major for viola and piano (or string quartet), Op. 21 (1891); original for violin and piano; transcription by Louis Pagels (1896)

K

Fedor Kabalin (b. 1920)

Poem and Rhymes for viola or cello and piano, Op. 18 (1962); Tritone Press

Jiří Kabát (b. 1984); Jiří Kabát website

Concerto [No. 1] in G major for viola and orchestra

Concerto No. 2 "v barokním slohu" ("In Baroque Style") for viola and string orchestra (2004); Český Hudební Fond

Písně (Songs) for alto, viola and piano (2007)

Ričardas Kabelis (b. 1957); Ričardas Kabelis webpage

Dasonata for violin, viola and piano (1980)

Ląstelė (Cell; Zelle) for violin, viola and piano (1992); Sema Edition; Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Syrtium for soprano, viola and bassoon (1985); words by Leonardas Gutauskas

Schattenspiel for soprano and viola (1981); words by Leonardas Gutauskas

Viola for viola and live electronics (1994)

Joachim Kaczkowski (1789–1829)

Duo in A♭ major for violin and viola, Op. 14

Sławomir Kaczorowski (b. 1956); Sławomir Kaczorowski at the Polish Music Information Centre

Con Calore for viola and piano (1999)

Concerto for 2 violas and string orchestra (1986)

Fantazja (Fantasy) for violin and viola (1983)

Once More for violin and viola (1996)

Pál Kadosa (1903–1983)

Concertino for viola and orchestra, Op. 27 (1936); Editio Musica; Zeneműkiadó Vállalat, Budapest

Theodor Kahle

2 Romanzen (2 Romances) for viola and piano, Op. 18 (1874)

Moritz Friedrich Kähler (1781–1834)

3 Duos (E major, D major, G major) for viola and cello, Op. 5 (1830)

Jouni Kaipainen (1956–2015)

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 56 (1997); Edition Wilhelm Hansen

Inno for viola and piano or harp, Op. 91g (2010–2013)

Sonata for viola and piano or harp, Op. 91e/f (2010–2013)

Viktor Kalabis (1923–2006)

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 84 (1997); Český Hudební Fond

Tristium, Concerto Fantasia for viola and string orchestra, Op. 56 (1981); Český Hudební Fond

Vakhtang Kakhidze (b. 1959)

Brüderschaft (Брудершафт) for viola, piano and string orchestra (1996)

Jiří Kalach (1934–2008); Jiří Kalach at the Czech Music Information Centre

Concerto grosso for violin, viola, cello and string orchestra (1984); Český Hudební Fond

In memoriam for viola and orchestra (1988); Český Hudební Fond

Julius Kalaš (1902–1967)

Concerto in D minor for viola and orchestra, Op. 69 (1950); Panton Praha; Český Hudební Fond

Valery Kalistratov – Валерий Юрьевич Калистратов (1942–2020)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1974)

Johannes Kalitzke (b. 1959)

Flucht im Gewölbe (Escape the Vault), Spiral for solo viola and digital space simulation (1987)

Labyrinth (Kafka-Komplex I), Spiral for solo viola and digital space simulation (1989); Boosey & Hawkes

Trio infernal, Gespenstermechanik in 5 Kapiteln (Ghosts Mechanics in 5 Parts) for viola, cello and double bass (1985); Edition Gravis

Jan Kalivoda (1801–1866)

2 Duos for violin and viola, Op. 208 (1855)

Fantaisie: Souvenir de Cherubini in F major for viola and piano, Op. 204 (1855)

6 Nocturnes for viola and piano, Op. 186 (1851); published 1882

Friedrich Kalkbrenner (1785–1849)

Duos for violin, viola or cello and piano, Op. 11

Grand Duo in D minor for flute (or cello, or viola, or violin) and piano, Op. 63 (c.1824)

Sándor Kallós (b. 1935)

3 Ricercari (Три ричеркара) for viola solo; Sovetsky Kompozitor

Edvin Kallstenius (1881–1967)

Cavatina for viola and chamber orchestra, Op. 30 (1943); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Visa (Canzone) from Dalarapsodi (Dalecarlia Rhapsody) for cello (or viola) and organ, Op. 18 (1931); original for orchestra; Eriks Musikandel och Förlag

László Kalmár (composer) (1931–1995)

Terzina for violin, viola and harp (1976); Editio Musica Budapest

Heinrich Kaminski (1886–1946)

Magnificat for solo soprano, solo viola, small off-stage chorus and orchestra (1925); Universal Edition

Präludium und Fuge (Prelude and Fugue) in C major for viola solo (1931–1932); C.F. Peters

Viktor Kaminsky – Віктор Євстахійович Камінський (b. 1953)

Recitative and Rondo (Речитатив і рондо) for viola, bassoon and piano (1981)

Stefan Kammerer-Graetsch (b. 1965)

Elegie und Scherzo for viola and organ (2001); Strube Verlag

Arthur Kampela (b. 1960); Arthur Kampela Website

Bridges for solo viola (1995)

Giya Kancheli (1935–2019)

Abii Ne Viderem (Left In Order Not To See) for viola solo, piano, bass-guitar and string orchestra (1992); G. Schirmer

Caris Mere for soprano and viola (1994); G. Schirmer

Styx for viola, mixed choir and orchestra (1999); G. Schirmer

Vom Winde Beweint (Mourned by the Wind), Liturgy for solo viola and orchestra (1989); G. Schirmer

Alexander Kanershtein – Олександр Михайлович Канерштейн (1933–2006)

Sonata (Соната для двох альтів) for 2 violas (1997)

Chōji Kaneta – 金田潮兒 (b. 1948)

Gin-ei I (吟詠・Ⅰ) for viola solo (2003)

Yutaka Kanetō – 金藤豊 (b. 1931)

Requiem (レクイエム) for viola solo (2009); Mother Earth Publishing

Sukhi Kang (b. 1934)

Dialog for viola and piano (1978); Edition Modern, München

Shigeru Kan-no (b. 1959)

Concerto for viola and orchestra, WVE 236 (2006)

Der Cid Suite for flute, viola and harp, WVE 181e (2001)

Der Cid Suite for viola and piano, WVE 181j (2002)

Four Elemente for clarinet, violin and viola, WVE 82 (1994)

Iikangen-Trio for alto saxophone, viola and piano, WVE 261 (2008)

Image for viola and piano, WVE 208e (2005)

Kleines Stück (Little Piece) for 2 metal percussionists and 4 violas (1987, revised 1996)

Kyosou for tenor saxophone and viola, WVE 80 (1994)

Semi-Kyosou for bass saxophone and viola, WVE 80a (1994)

Super Solo for viola solo, WVE 180d (2001)

Jan Kapr (1914–1988)

Fantasie for viola and piano (1937); Hudební Matice Umělecké Besedy

String Quartet No. 8 for viola (as the main instrument), two violins and cello (1976); Panton

Nikolai Kapustin (1937–2020)

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 69 (1992); Schott Music

Sonatina for viola and piano, Op. 158 (2015); Schott Music

Mert Karabey (b. 1976)

Laumé for viola and cello (2005)

Süit (Suite) for viola and cello (1999); Pelican Music Publishing

Rubaî for clarinet, viola and cello (1998)

Ivan Karabyts (1945–2002)

Impromptu (Експромт) for viola and piano (1976)

Valse (Вальс) for viola solo (1995); Duma Music

Louis Karchin (b. 1951); Louis Karchin website

Fantasy for violin or viola solo (1972); American Composers Alliance

Viola Variations for viola and piano (1981); C.F. Peters

István Kardos (1891–1975)

Double Concerto for viola, double bass and orchestra (1964)

Poema és humoreszk (Poem and Humoresque), Trio for violin, viola and harp (1959); General Music Publishing

Sonata for viola and piano (1942)

Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933)

Sonata No. 2 in B major for clarinet or viola and piano, Op. 139b (1919); Musikverlage Zimmermann

Ingvar Karkoff (b. 1958); Ingvar Karkoff website

Fantasia for cello or viola solo (1996); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Meditationer (Meditations), 3 Pieces for viola and piano (1989, 1992); Swedish Music Information Centre

Ahti Karjalainen (composer) (1907–1986)

Concertino No. 2 for viola and double bass, Op. 97 (1976)

Maurice Karkoff (1927–2013)

Adagio doloroso for viola and organ (or piano), Op. 30b (1962); Svensk Musik; Swedish Music Information Centre

Drömmeri (Dreaming), Poem for viola (or saxophone) and piano, Op. 166 (1988); Da Capo Music; Swedish Music Information Centre

Duo for violin and viola, Op. 71 (1963–1964); Swedish Music Information Centre

Liten Romans: Orientalisk Nocturne (Petite Romance: Nocturne Orientale) for violin, or viola, or cello and piano (1956, 1959); Swedish Music Information Centre

Liten Svit (Petite Suite) for flute and viola, Op. 183 (1991); Swedish Music Information Centre

Musica Rituale for viola solo, Op. 201 (1993); Da Capo Music; Swedish Music Information Centre

Orientaliska Bilder (Oriental Pictures) for viola and piano, Op. 66c (1967); Swedish Music Information Centre

Aydın Karlıbel (b. 1957); Aydın Karlıbel at the Living Composers Project

Meditation for viola and piano (1996)

Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947)

Concerto for viola and string orchestra, Op. 159 (2007); Music Information Centre Norway

Partita brevis over en norsk folketone for viola and organ (or piano), Op. 7 No. 5 (1993); Norsk Musikforlag

Sonata Nova for viola and piano, Op. 101 (1992); Music Information Centre Norway

Lars Karlsson (composer) (b. 1953)

Mosaik (Mosaic), Suite for viola and piano (2005); Fennica Gehrman

Jurgis Karnavičius (1884–1941)

Daina (Song) for voice and viola (published 1924); words by Percy Bysshe Shelley; Muzsektor gosudarstvennoe izdatelstva; Vaga, Vilnius

Gluosnį linguoja (Swinging Willow) for voice and viola (1916); words by Konstantin Balmont; Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Serenada (Serenade) for voice and viola (1916); words by Afanasy Fet; Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

To for voice and viola (published 1924); words by Percy Bysshe Shelley; Muzsektor gosudarstvennoe izdatelstva; Vaga, Vilnius

Žiedlapėliai putokšlio (Milkwort Petals) for voice and viola (1916); words by Konstantin Balmont; Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Pál Károlyi (b. 1934)

Besser singen als fluchen (Better To Sing Than Curse) for viola and organ (1995); Editio Musica Budapest

Motivo 1 for viola solo (1983); Editio Musica Budapest

Régi magyar táncdallamok: I. Linus szuit (Old Hungarian Dances: Suite No. 1 from the Linus Collection) for violin, viola and harp (1977); Edition Kemel

Serenata notturna for violin, viola and harp (1970); Editio Musica Budapest

Richard Karpen (b. 1957); Richard Karpen website

Aperture for amplified viola and interactive electronics (2006)

Solo/Tutti: Variations on an Irrational Number for amplified viola and real-time computer processing (2002)

Laura Karpman (b. 1959)

About Joshua for flute, viola and harp (2003); Fat Rock Inc.

Common Tone for 5-string electric viola and electronics (2003); MMB Music

...For Viola and Piano (1983); MMB Music

Rounds for viola and piano (2000); MMB Music

Bruno Karrer (b. 1956); Bruno Karrer at Musinfo

Around for soprano and viola (2003)

Dominik Karski (b. 1972); Dominik Karski website

Streams of Consciousness for viola and cello (2000); Australian Music Centre

un-tempered for viola solo (2007)

Mischa Käser (b. 1959)

7 kleine Stücke (7 Little Pieces) for viola and piano (1993); Édition Musicale Suisse

Sechs Stücke (Six Pieces) for flute, viola and harp (1992); Édition Musicale Suisse

Tombeau for female voice, clarinet and viola (1985); Édition Musicale Suisse

Olivier Kaspar (b. 1962)

Bal(l)ades for viola and harpsichord or piano (2006); Éditions Gérard Billaudot; United Music Publishers

Elena Kats-Chernin (b. 1957)

For Alex No. 2 (Robyn's Request) for viola and piano (2004); Australian Music Centre

Gypsy Ramble for viola, cello and piano (1996); Boosey & Hawkes; Australian Music Centre

Still Life for viola and piano (2001); Boosey & Hawkes; Australian Music Centre

Three Interludes for solo viola (2000, 2003); Boosey & Hawkes; Australian Music Centre

Rag Interlude
Tranquil Interlude
Naive Interlude

Dick Kattenburg (1919–1944)

Allegro Moderato (Movement I of a Viola Sonata) for viola and piano (1944)

Georg Katzer (1935–2019)

Kette (Chain) for viola solo (1986); Deutscher Verlag für Musik

Mi for flute, viola and harp (1987)

Miteinander–Gegeneinander (Cooperation–Conflict), Duo concertante for English horn and viola (1982); Deutscher Verlag für Musik; Breitkopf & Härtel

Wiedergänge (Recourses) for oboe, horn and viola (2003)

Hugo Kauder (1888–1972)

Kleine Suite (Little Suite) in A minor for viola solo (1924); Universal Edition; Seesaw Music

Kleine Suite (Little Suite) for viola and piano (1939); Seesaw Music

Serenade for flute, violin and viola (1947); Seesaw Music

Sonata No. 1 in F major for viola and piano (1918); Seesaw Music

Sonata No. 2 in G for viola and piano (1938); Seesaw Music

Sonata No. 3 in D for viola and piano (1953); Seesaw Music

Sonata No. 4 in D for viola and piano (1958); Seesaw Music

Sonata for cello or viola and harp (1955); Seesaw Music

Sonatina for cello or viola and piano (1953); Seesaw Music

Suite No. 1 for flute, violin and viola (1971); Seesaw Music

Suite No. 2 for flute, violin and viola (1972); Seesaw Music

Trio for flute, violin and viola (1969); Seesaw Music

Trio for oboe, viola and piano (1916); Universal Edition; Seesaw Music

Trio for clarinet, viola and piano (1957); Seesaw Music

Trio No. 1 for flute, oboe and viola (1936); Seesaw Music

Trio No. 2 for flute, oboe and viola (1960); Seesaw Music

Leo Justinus Kauffmann (1901–1944)

Kleine Suite (Little Suite) for viola and piano (1939); Edition Schott

Christopher Kaufman

Charactermusic for viola and piano (1987); American Composers Alliance

Spheres of Passion, Music for solo viola, string orchestra, percussion and piano (1988); American Composers Alliance

Solo Variations for solo viola (1990); American Composers Alliance

Waken for viola and piano (1984), after Viola Concerto; American Composers Alliance

Armin Kaufmann (1902–1980); Armin Kaufmann website

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 84 (1963); Verlag Doblinger

Sonatina for viola and piano, Op. 53 No. 2 (1949); Verlag Doblinger

Trio for flute, viola and harp, Op. 90 (1967)

Serge Kaufmann (b. 1930); Serge Kaufmann website

À nous Quatre, 3 Pieces for 4 violas

Epithalame for soprano and viola

Kina, Élégie for viola and piano

Kinnor, Trio for flute, viola and harp (2009)

Matsevah, Chant élégiaque for viola and string orchestra (2006); Éditions de Plein Vent

Prélude et chant for viola solo

Viola, 4 Pieces for viola solo, 4 Pieces for 2 violas (2006); Éditions Gérard Billaudot

Walter Kaufmann (1907–1984)

Partita for viola solo

Sonata for 3 violas (1980)

Suite for 3 violas (c.1965)

Masaru Kawasaki – 川崎優 (1924–2018)

La Preghiera (祈り Inori), Prayer Music No. 4 for viola solo (2006); Academia Music (アカデミア・ミュージック)

Tatsuya Kawasoi – 河添達也 (b. 1962)

Arrow-Cycle V (アロウ‐サイクル V) for viola solo (2009)

Don Kay (b. 1933)

Canzona I for flute and viola (1974); Australian Music Centre

Canzona II for flute and viola (1972); Australian Music Centre

Canzona III for flute and viola (1974); Australian Music Centre

Cloud Patterns for solo viola (1988); Australian Music Centre

Concert Music for viola and string orchestra (1973); Australian Music Centre

Earth Forms for solo viola (1989); Australian Music Centre

Ulysses Kay (1917–1995)

Sonatina (in 1 Movement) for viola and piano, W2 (1939); American Composers Alliance

Heinrich Ernst Kayser (1815–1888)

Grand duo concertant in B♭ major for clarinet (or violin) and viola, Op. 2

Duo concertant for clarinet and viola, Op. 27 (1865)

Nouvelle méthode d'alto (New Viola Method), Op. 54 (published c.1880)

Grigory Kazachenko – Григорий Алексеевич Казаченко (1858–1938)

Fantasia on Russian Themes (Фантазия на русские темы) for viola and orchestra

Vladislav Kazenin – Владислав Игоревич Казенин (1937–2014)

Elegiac Sonata (Элегическая соната) for viola and piano (1959)

Sonata for viola and piano (1965)

Rouben Kazhiloti – קז'ילוטי ראובן (b. 1948)

Sonata for viola and piano (1970); Israeli Music Center

Sonata for viola solo (1976); Israeli Music Center

Minna Keal (1909–1999)

Ballade in F minor for viola (or cello) and piano (1929); Corda Music Publications

Brennan Keats

Quietly Dreaming after Horace Keats (1895–1945) for viola and piano (2008); Wirripang

Nigel Keay (b. 1955); Nigel Keay website

Concerto for viola and orchestra (2000); Centre for New Zealand Music

Double Jeu for 2 violas (2012)

Visconti Variations, Duo for violin and viola (2008)

Terrestrial Mirror for flute, viola and harp (2004); Centre for New Zealand Music

Moderato à cent d'huîtres for viola and piano (2014);

David Kechley (b. 1947)

Sonata for viola and piano (1977); Pine Valley Press

Robert Keeley (b. 1960)

Sonata for viola and piano (1986)

Andrew Keeling (b. 1955); Andrew Keeling website; scores available from the composer

Meditatio (Rosa) for solo viola, harp, cimbalom and string orchestra (1989, revised 1992)

Off the Beaten Track for viola and prepared piano (1999)

Carl von Kegel (1770–?)

Eine Sommernacht: Nocturne for viola and orchestra, Op. 78 (published 1881); Bellmann & Thümer

Robert Keldorfer (1901–1980)

Sonata for viola and piano (1964); Verlag Doblinger

Milko Kelemen (1924–2018)

Phantasmen for viola and orchestra (1985); Hans Sikorski

Trois Danses (Three Dances) for viola and string orchestra (1957); London Universal Edition

Frederick Kell (1871–1950)

An Autumn Tune for viola and piano (1933); Boosey & Hawkes

A Graceful Tune for viola and piano (1933); original for clarinet and piano; Boosey & Hawkes

A Humorous Fantasy for viola and piano (1933); Boosey & Hawkes

Moods for viola and piano (1933); Boosey & Hawkes

Homer Keller (1915–1996)

Sonata for viola and piano (1951); American Composers Alliance

Max E. Keller (b. 1947)

Inseln for viola and cello (2002); Édition Musicale Suisse

Kreisen in den Tiefen for viola, cello and double bass (1988); Édition Musicale Suisse

Unione e tremolo for violin and viola (2002); Édition Musicale Suisse

Robert Kelly (1916–2007)

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 53 (1976); American Composers Alliance

Concerto for violin, viola and orchestra, Op. 57 (1980); American Composers Alliance

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 16 (1950); American Composers Alliance

Suite for solo viola, Op. 28 (1955); transcription of the Cello Suite; American Composers Alliance

Theme and Variations for violin, viola and piano, Op. 11 (1947); American Composers Alliance

Three Expressions for violin and cello (or viola), Op. 49 (1971); American Composers Alliance

Rudolf Kelterborn (b. 1931)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (2009); Tre Media Musikverlage

Duett for viola and contrabass clarinet (1989); Tre Media Musikverlage

Kammermusik (Chamber Music) for flute, viola and piano (1957); Edition Modern

Monodie II for flute, viola and harp (1977–1990); Hug Musikverlage

Neun Momente (Nine Moments) for viola and piano (1973); Bote & Bock; Boosey & Hawkes

Six Short Pieces for flute, viola and guitar (1984); Bote & Bock

Johann Friedrich Kelz (1786–1862)

Potpourri über Melodieen aus Bellini's Oper "Norma" for viola and piano, Op. 223 (1839)

Rondoletto über das beliebte Thema "Glaube, Männchen mir, stets gehör' ich Dir" aus der Oper "Der Postillon von Lonjumeau" for viola and piano, Op. 201 (1837)

Variationen über "Mein Schatz ist ein Reiter" for viola and piano, Op. 210 (1838)

Harald Kempe (1900–1974)

Eskapader for violin and viola (1956); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Sonatina for viola and piano (1952); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Wilhelm Kempff (1895–1991)

Abendphantasie (Evening Fantasy) for voice, viola and organ, Op. 27 (1926); words by Hans Peter Eisenmann; Edition Walhall

Jenő Kenessey (1905–1976)

Divertimento for viola and harp (1963)

1. Hárfa trió (Harp Trio No. 1) for flute, viola and harp (1940)

2. Hárfa trió (Harp Trio No. 2) for violin, viola and harp (1972)

Sonata for flute, viola and piano (1940)

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš (1919–2008)

Adagio and Fugue for viola, cello and organ (1985); Canadian Music Centre

Canzona Sonata for solo viola and string orchestra (1986); Canadian Music Centre

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1998)

Elegy and Rondo for viola and piano (1979); Canadian Music Centre

Fantasy-Variations on an Eskimo Lullaby for flute and viola (1967–1972); Canadian Music Centre

Partita Breve for viola and piano (1971); Canadian Music Centre

Sonata for viola and piano (1995); Canadian Music Centre

Callum Kenmuir (b. 1945); Callum Kenmuir website

Doriana for flute, viola and harp (1992); Scottish Music Centre

Rhapsody for viola and piano (1996); Scottish Music Centre

Kent Wheeler Kennan (1913–2003)

Nocturne for viola and orchestra (No. 2 of Three Pieces for orchestra) (1937); Eastman Rochester Archives; Prairie Dawg Press

Norman Kent

Sonatina No. 1 for viola and piano; Broadbent & Dunn

Sonatina No. 2 for viola and piano; Broadbent & Dunn

Oliver Kentish (b. 1954)

Draumar og dansar (Dreams and Dances) for viola and chamber orchestra (2002); Íslenzk Tónverkamiðstöð

Jakobslag, Little Duet for viola and marimba (1999); Íslenzk Tónverkamiðstöð

Kvinnan fróma for viola and piano (2008); Íslenzk Tónverkamiðstöð

Prelúdía og fúga (Prelude and Fugue) for 10 violas (2005); Íslenzk Tónverkamiðstöð

Mihkel Kerem (b. 1981); Mihkel Kerem at the Estonian Music Information Centre

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1994)

Lament (Lamento) for cello or viola and string orchestra (2008, 2009)

Nimetud lood (Nameless Pieces) for clarinet, viola and piano (2006)

Sonata for viola and piano (2007)

Aaron Jay Kernis (b. 1960)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (2014); AJK Music

Passacaglia-Variations for viola and piano (1985); Associated Music Publishers

Louise Lincoln Kerr (1892–1977)

Berceuse for viola and piano; Classic Unlimited Music

Etude for violin and violin (1969); American Viola Society Publications

Habañera for viola and piano; Classic Unlimited Music

Lament for viola and piano; Classic Unlimited Music

Las Fatigas del Querer (The Sorrows of Loving) for viola and piano; Classic Unlimited Music

Orientale for violin and violin

Toccata for viola and piano; Classic Unlimited Music

Gordon Kerry (b. 1961)

Antiphon for solo viola (2000); Australian Music Centre

Caritas for viola and piano (2001); Australian Music Centre

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1992); Australian Music Centre

Etude for solo viola (1999); Australian Music Centre

He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven for mezzo-soprano and viola (1999); Australian Music Centre

Nocturne for clarinet, viola and piano (2008); Australian Music Centre

Parardi (Rain) for viola and piano (1988); Grevillea Editions

Sinfonia for viola, cello and string orchestra (1993); Australian Music Centre

Solitary Birds for 6 violas (2008); Australian Music Centre

Willem Kersters (1929–1998)

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 6 (1954); CeBeDeM

Daniel Kessner (b. 1946); Daniel Kessner webpage

Ancient Song for alto recorder, viola and prepared guitar (1980)

Droning for clarinet and viola (1988); Theodore Front Musical Literature

Dueling for viola and cello (1993); Theodore Front Musical Literature

Nuance for bass flute and viola (2000–2001); Theodore Front Musical Literature

Solennité for bass flute, viola and percussion (1975)

Sonatina Bassa for viola and piano (2008); original for bass flute and piano; Theodore Front Musical Literature

Piet Ketting (1904–1984)

Concertone 1980 for viola solo and 19 instruments (1980); Donemus

Theodor Kewitsch (1834–1903)

2 Tonstücke (2 Tone Pieces) for violin, viola and piano, Op. 63 (1889)

Nelson Keyes (1928–1987)

Viola!, 5 Pieces for solo viola (1986–1987)

Franz Keyper (c.1756–1815)

Rondo Solo in G major for double bass and cello or viola; Yorke Edition

Aram Khachaturian (1903–1978)

Sonata-Song (Соната-Песня) for viola solo (1976); Soviet Music; G. Schirmer

Suite for viola and piano (1929); published 2011 in Khachaturian: Works for Viola and Piano and Viola Solo (Хачатурян: Произведения для альта и фортепиано и альта соло); Muzyka; Boosey & Hawkes

Ivan Khandoshkin (1747–1804)

Concerto in C major for viola and orchestra (1801); now thought to be written by Mikhail Goldstein; See musical hoax.

Variations on the Russian Song "I Lost What I Loved" (Вариации на русскую песню "То теряю, что люблю") for viola and piano; transcription by Vadim Borisovsky (published 1955); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

Ilya Kheifets – חפץ איליה – Илья Меерович Хейфец (b. 1949), see Heifets, Ilya
Serhii Khitsunov – Сергій Хіцунов – Сергей Ипполитович Хицунов (b. 1912)

Sonata in G minor for viola and piano, Op. 8 (1961); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Quddus Khojamyarov (1918–1994)

3 Pieces (Три пьесы) for viola and piano (1976); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Rafail Khozak – Рафаил Матвеевич Хозак (1928–1989)

Душа хореографа (Soul of the Choreographer), Jewish Wedding Pantomime for viola and piano

Марсель Марсо и его видения (Marcel Marceau and His Visions), Suite for viola and piano (1988); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Michael Kibbe (b. 1945); Michael Kibbe website

Ariam Duo for viola and English horn or clarinet, Op. 123

Duo Sonata for 2 violas, Op. 15

Duo Sonata for viola and double bass, Op. 86 (1985)

Lyric Duo for violin and viola or English horn, Op. 79 (1984)

Malibu Music for violin and viola, Op. 113 (1991)

Partita for viola solo, Op. 118

Pastoral Trio for flute, viola or clarinet and bassoon, Op. 3 (1967); Seesaw Music Corporation

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 29 (1977)

Trio for flute, viola and harp, Op. 99 (1989); Fatrock Ink

Views of Atlantis for oboe, viola and piano, Op. 136 (2001)

Friedrich Kiel (1821–1885)

Sonata in G minor for viola and piano, Op. 67 (1870)

3 Romanzen for viola and piano, Op. 69 (1871)

Max Kiepert

Romanze for cello or viola and piano, Op. 22 (1958); Heinrichshofen's Verlag

Peter Kiesewetter (1945–2012)

Bereshit (בראשית), Azione sacra for soprano, viola, zither, percussion and tape, Op. 70 (1995–1996)

Sancti Francisci Laudes Creaturarum for soprano, viola and string orchestra (or organ), Op. 45 (1991); Klangmueller-Edition

Shir (שיר) for viola solo, Op. 62 No. 1 (1990); Vierdreiunddreissig Musikverlag

Shoshanim (שושנים) for viola and zither, Op. 61 No. 1 (1993); Vierdreiunddreissig Musikverlag

Auguste Kiesgen (d. 20 September 1896)

Andante in G minor for violin (or viola) and piano

Concertino for viola and piano (1885)

Valeri Kikta (b. 1941)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1974)

Nocturne (Ноктюрн) for flute, viola and harp (1979)

Sonata for viola and harp (2001)

Sonata for viola and harp (2002)

Trio in Honor of M. N. Yermolova (Трио в честь М. Н. Ермоловой) for flute, viola and harp (1985)

Wilhelm Killmayer (1927–2017)

Die Schönheit des Morgens (The Beauty of Morning), 5 Romances for viola and piano (1994); Edition Schott

Heera Kim (b. 1976)

...peu à peu... (Little by Little) for violin and viola (2008); Tre Media Musikverlage

Michael Kimber; Michael Kimber website

3 Armenian Impressions (Yereg Haikakan Patkeratsum) for viola solo (2002)

3 Bagatelles: Short Studies in 20th Century Styles for viola solo (1997)

4 Canons for 2 violas (2006, 2008)

12 Caprices for viola solo (1996)

Comet: Reflections on a Celestial Voyager for viola solo (1986)

Concertino for viola and string orchestra (2010)

Dancing Viola! for 4 violas (2011)

Dialog i Krakowiak (Dialogue and Krakovian Dance) for 2 violas or viola and alto saxophone (2004)

3 Double-Stop Caprices for solo viola (2003)

Duo Sonata in Classical Style for 2 violas (1998)

Echoes of Greece for viola solo (2006)

Emerald Isle for viola solo (2004)

6 Étude-Caprices for viola solo (1997)

Evocations for viola and string orchestra (2005)

Fantasía Hispana for viola and string orchestra (1995)

Festival Overture for 6-part viola ensemble; Fountain Park Music Publishing

A Few Ragtime Duets for 2 violas (2001)

A Few Ragtime Trios for 3 violas (2001, 2004)

4 Harmonious Etudes for viola solo (2009)

I Really Love to Play Viola for 4 violas (2005)

La Colombe (The Dove) for viola and piano (2006)

La Folia, Variations for 4-part viola ensemble; Fountain Park Music Publishing

4 Melodious Etudes for viola solo (2009)

Monolog i Krakowiak (Soliloquy and Krakovian Dance) for viola solo (2000)

2 Pieces in Spanish Style for viola and piano

10 Pieces in Five and a Half Positions (Mostly) for viola solo (2010)

3 Quirky Little Pieces for viola quartet or ensemble (2006)

Reflection for viola ensemble (2001)

Simple Gifts for viola (or violin) and piano (2009)

Sonata for viola solo (1997)

8 Studies for viola solo (2011)

Suite in Baroque Style for 2 violas (1998)

Swallowtail Jig for viola and piano (2008)

Traveling Music for viola ensemble (2005)

Variations on "Amazing Grace" for viola and piano (2005)

Viola Fight Song for viola quartet (2004)

2 Viola Love Songs for viola ensemble

I Really Love to Play Viola (2005)
Lost Without My Beautiful Viola

Violapalooza! for 4 (or more) violas (2009–2010)

Alastair King (b. 1967)

Claire's Three Piece Suite for clarinet or viola (1997); Chester Music Ltd

Seiichirō Kinō – 喜納政一郎 (b. 1946)

The Breath of Trees (樹の息吹) for viola solo (1990); Japan Federation of Composers

Masamichi Kinoshita – 木下正道 (b. 1969); Database of Japanese Contemporary Composers

Archipel du sommeil dans le jour II (昼の中の眠りの群島 II) for clarinet, viola and piano (2011)

Cendres en verite III (真実における灰 III) for viola and percussion (2005)

Crypte IV-d for viola solo (2011)

Crypte VII for viola solo (2010)

Donner de la voix, comme aux pauvres V (貧しき者たちへのように、声を与えよ V) for viola and piano (2011)

Dormir, comme l'oiseau plane V (眠ること、鳥が滑空するように V) for flute, trombone and viola (2008)

Le feu s'eteint dans le feu et le temp dans le temp I (炎は炎の中に消える、そして時間は時間の中に I) for flute, viola and harp (2009)

Sommeil sur la cendre V (灰の上の眠り V) for viola, cello and piano (2008)

John Kinsella (b. 1932)

Dialogue for viola solo (1991); Contemporary Music Centre Ireland

Rhapsody on a Poem of Joseph Campbell for viola solo (1975); Contemporary Music Centre Ireland

Cor Kint (composer) (1890–1944)

Concertstuk (Concert Piece) for viola and orchestra, Op. 5 (1913)

Improvisation for violin, viola and piano (or organ), Op. 23 (1921); Boeijenga Music Publications

Praeludium en Fuga (Prelude and Fugue) for viola solo (1910–1912?)

Victor Kioulaphides (b. 1961); Victor Kioulaphides webpage

La Giara for solo viola, guitar and string orchestra

Petite Suite for viola and bassoon (2014)

Sonata for viola or cello and piano

"Spanish" Suite for viola and guitar

Theodor Kirchner (1823–1903)

Acht Stücke (8 Pieces) for viola and piano, Op. 79 (1886); original for piano solo

Volker David Kirchner (1942–2020)

Nachtstück: Varianten über eine Wagnersche Akkordverbindung (Nocturne: Variants on a Wagnerian Chord Progression) for viola and chamber orchestra (1980–1981, revised 1983); Schott Music

Schibboleth, Poème Concertante for viola and orchestra (1989); Schott Music

Georgi Kirkor – Георгий Васильевич Киркор (1910–1980)

Concert Fantasia (Концертная фантазия) for viola and piano, Op. 26 (1963); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

2 Pieces: Nocturne and Rondo (Две пьесы) for viola and piano, Op. 18 (1951); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

Victor Kissine (b. 1953)

Duo (after Osip Mandelstam) for viola and cello (1998); M.P. Belaieff

Cyrill Kistler (1848–1907)

Serenade in D minor for violin, or viola (viola alta), or cello and orchestra, Op. 72 (1903)

Richard Kittler (1924–2009)

Concertino for viola and orchestra (1992); Music Information Centre Austria

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1972); Music Information Centre Austria

Concerto for viola and string orchestra (1963); Music Information Centre Austria

Dialog for clarinet and viola (1967); Österreichischer Bundesverlag; Music Information Centre Austria

Sonatina for viola and piano (1959); Verlag Doblinger

Arnljot Kjeldaas (1916–1997)

Berceuse for violin or viola and piano (1941); Norsk Musikforlag

Sonata "Quasi fantasia" in G minor for viola and piano (1941); Music Information Centre Norway

Julius Klaas (1888–1965)

Sechs Tondichtungen (6 Poems) for viola and piano, Op. 14 (published 1939); Heinrichshofen's Verlag

Sonata in B♭ major for viola and piano, Op. 36 (1932); Heinrichshofen's Verlag

Sonata in C minor for viola and piano, Op. 40 (published 1965); Heinrichshofen's Verlag

Peter Klatzow (b. 1945); Peter Klatzow website

Sonata In Memory of Oleg for viola solo (2009)

The World of Paul Klee for flute, viola and harp (1972)

The World of Paul Klee III for mezzo-soprano, flute, viola and harp (1972)

Dmitri Klebanov (1907–1987)

Concerto for viola and string orchestra (1983)

Gideon Klein (1919–1945)

Duo v systému čtvrttónovém (Duo in Quarter-tone System) for violin and viola (1939–1940); Bote & Bock; Boosey & Hawkes

Preludium for viola solo (1940); Bote & Bock; Boosey & Hawkes

Lothar Klein (1932–2004)

Concerto Sacro for viola and orchestra (1984); Canadian Music Centre

Laments from Gondal, Monodrama for soprano and viola (1966); text after Emily Brontë; Canadian Music Centre

Partita for flute, clarinet (or viola) and harp (1953; Canadian Music Centre

Symphonia, Echoes of Ancient Voices: Harmoniae Caelestium Revelationem, Instrumental Cantata with soprano voice and viola (1997); Canadian Music Centre

Viola Sola for viola solo (1977); Canadian Music Centre

Richard Rudolf Klein (1921–2011)

Choral-Triptychon for viola and organ (1998); Edition P.J. Tonger

Memorial for viola solo (1996); Edition P.J. Tonger

Sonatina for viola and piano (1965); Möseler Verlag

William Kleinsasser; William Kleinsasser website

Double Concerto for viola and cello with chamber orchestra and computer (1996, 1998)

Eberhard Klemmstein (b. 1941)

Sonata for viola and piano (1980); Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag

Paul Klengel (1854–1935)

Drei Romanzen (3 Romances) for viola and piano, Op. 46 (1912)

Sechs Stücke (6 Pieces) for viola and piano, Op. 39 (1910)

Serenade for violin and viola, Op. 45 (1911)

Vier Phantasiestücke (4 Fantasy Pieces) for viola and piano, Op. 48 (1912)

John Klenner (1899–1955)

Fantasia for viola and orchestra; Sprague-Coleman

Walter Michael Klepper (1929–2008)

Duo Sonata for flute and viola, Op. 5 (1963); Editura Muzicală, Bucharest

Karl Klingler (1879–1971)

Phantasie-Sonate in C minor for viola solo (1953)

Sonata in D minor for viola and piano (1909); N. Simrock

Friedrich Klose (1862–1942)

Elegie for violin or viola and piano, Op. 7 (1889)

August Klughardt (1847–1902)

Schilflieder (Songs of the Reeds), 5 Fantasy Pieces for oboe (or violin), viola and piano, Op. 28 (1872); after poems of Nikolaus Lenau

Julia Klumpkey (1870–1961)

Lullaby in F major for viola and piano (published 1937); Wesley Webster; American Viola Society Publications

Quatre pièces (4 Pieces) for viola and piano (published 1932); Éditions M. Senart

San Francisco Bay, Suite for viola and piano (published 1951); Wesley Webster

Second Suite for viola and piano (published 1935); George Austin

Jan Klusák (b. 1934)

Monolog „Ubi vult“ (Monologue "Ubi vult") for viola solo (1987)

Partita for viola solo (1954)

Rejdovák for bass clarinet, viola and double bass (1965); Český Hudební Fond

Armin Knab (1881–1951)

Rosa Mystica for alto and viola (1949); Edition Schott

Adrian Knight (b. 1987); Adrian Knight website

Livet Innanför Väggarna (Life inside Walls) for 2 violas, cello and double bass (2008–2009); Swedish Music Information Centre

Edward Knight (b. 1961)

Beneath a Cinnamon Moon for clarinet, viola and piano (2007); Subito Music

Inbox for flute, viola and piano (2010); Subito Music

Milan Knížák (b. 1940)

Sonata for viola solo (2005); Český Hudební Fond

Edmund Knollys (b. 1968)

Sonata for flute, viola and harp (2007)

Sonata for viola solo, Op. 9 (1990)

Michael Knopf (b. 1955); Michael Knopf website

Five Pictures from the Life of the Báb for viola and guitar (1993); Australian Music Centre

Five Pieces for Viola Ensemble (2003); Australian Music Centre

Serenade for viola and guitar (2005); Australian Music Centre

3 -ianas for viola solo (2003); Australian Music Centre

What's the Diff- for viola solo (2005); Australian Music Centre

Joachim Knoph (b. 1979); Joachim Knoph webpage

Introduction and Allegro for viola and piano, Op. 1 (1998–2000); Lindberg Lyd

Charles Knox (b. 1929)

Music for Viola and Percussion (1989); C. Alan Publications

Garth Knox (b. 1956); Garth Knox website

Fuga libre for viola solo (2008); Schott Music

Jonah and the Whale for viola and tuba (2009)

Ockeghem Fantasy for viola d'amore and 5 violas (2009)

Viola Spaces, Contemporary Viola Studies for viola solo (2004, 2007); Schott Music

Arata Kobayashi – 小林新 (1929–2009)

Dialogue (ディアローグ) for viola and piano (1990); Japan Federation of Composers; Mother Earth Publishing

Marcelo Koc (1918–2006)

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 35 (1986); audio link

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 40 (1989)

Diálogos for viola and piano, Op. 31c (1979, 1980); original for violin and piano

Erland von Koch (1910–2009)

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 33 (1946, revised 1966); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Larghetto for viola (or cello) and piano (1937, revised 1966); Peer Music Classical; Southern Music Publishing

Lyrisk episod (Lyrical Episode) for viola and piano, Op. 29 (1944); STIM; Swedish Music Information Centre

Monolog Nr. 16 (On a Swedish Folk Tune) for viola solo (1978); Carl Gehrmans Musikförlag

Scherzo for viola (or cello) and piano (1937, revised 1966); Peer Music Classical; Southern Music Publishing

Frederick Koch (composer) (1923–2005)

Caprice for viola and piano (1986); Barrow Press

Duo for violin and viola (1993); Southern Music Company

Fantasy for viola and piano (1994); Southern Music Company

Lucence for flute, viola and harp (1996); Frank E. Warren Music Service

Three Excursions for oboe, viola and piano (1989)

Trio of Praise for mezzo-soprano, viola, and piano (1972); Seesaw Music

Karl Koch (a.k.a. Charles Koch) (1793–?)

Boléro en forme de rondeau in B♭ major for bassoon (or viola) and piano, Op. 40 (1832)

Günter Kochan (1930–2009)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1973–1974); Verlag Neue Musik

Sonata for viola and piano (1984–1985); Verlag Neue Musik

Hilda Kocher-Klein (1894–1974)

2 Lieder der Stille (2 Songs of Silence) for alto and viola, Op. 79a

O Liebe, du, 7 Songs for alto, viola and piano, Op. 75

Präludium und Fugue 1 und 2 for viola and organ, Op. 72b (1941, 1966)

Suite in D major for viola and piano, Op. 19 (1925)

5 Tanslieder der Neidhart von Reuenthal for alto, viola and harpsichord, Op. 96

Antoni Kocipiński (1816–1866)

Tęsknota (Longing) for viola and piano, Op. 11

Miklós Kocsár (1933–2019)

Concerto lirico for viola and orchestra (2000); Editio Musica Budapest

Duó-Szerenád (Duo Serenade) for violin and viola (1955)

Hét változat mélyhegedűre (7 Variations) for viola solo (1983); Editio Musica Budapest

František Kočvara (1730?–1791)

3 Sonatas for viola with basso continuo, Op. 1 (published c.1780)

4 Sonatas for viola with basso continuo, Op. 2 (published c.1775)

Trio Sonata VI in C major for 2 violas with basso continuo (published c.1777)

Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967)

Adagio for violin or viola and piano (1905, revised 1916); transcription for viola and string orchestra by Imre Sulyok (1984); Editio Musica Budapest

Szerenád (Serenade) for 2 violins and viola, Op. 12 (1919–1920); Universal Edition

Charles Koechlin (1867–1950)

Idylle for 2 clarinets or violin and viola, Op. 155b (1936); Le Chant du Monde

Quatre petites pièces (4 Little Pieces) for horn, violin (or viola) and piano, Op. 32 (1894–1907); Éditions Max Eschig

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 53 (1911–1913); Editions Maurice Senart

René Koering (b. 1940)

Symphonie Concertante for violin, viola and string orchestra (2003); Éditions Salabert

Hans von Koessler (1853–1926)

Trio Suite for violin, viola and piano (c.1919); N. Simrock

Jan Koetsier (1911–2006)

Concertino for viola and orchestra (1940); Heinrichshofen Verlag

Concertino Drammatico for violin, viola and string orchestra, Op. 88 (1981); Donemus

Duo Giocoso for trumpet (or oboe) and viola, Op. 69 (1979); Donemus

Introduction and Variations on a Theme from the Opera "Die Zaubergeige" by Werner Egk for viola and piano, Op. 82 No. 3 (1978); Donemus

Trio Romantico for viola, cello and piano, Op. 111 (1987); Donemus

Celina Kohan – Celina Kohan de Scher (1931–2015)

Concertino for viola and orchestra (1955)

Moritz Köhler – Maurice Fedorovich Keller – Морис Фёдорович Келлер (1855–1908?)

Élégie for viola and piano, Op. 31 (1899); P. Jurgenson

Ctirad Kohoutek (1929–2011); Ctirad Kohoutek webpage

Panychida letní noci (Prayer for the Dead), Music in Two Sound Layers for viola, piano, percussion and tape (1968); Český Hudební Fond

Suita romantica for viola and piano (1957); Český Hudební Fond

Ellis Kohs (1916–2000)

Burlesca II for clarinet, viola and horn (1945); American Composers Alliance

Chamber Concerto for viola and string nonet (1949); Mercury Music

Elegy and Credo for flute, viola and piano (1951–1952)

Noriko Koide – 小出稚子 (b. 1982); Noriko Koide website

June Suite for viola ensemble (2008)

Juraj Kojs (b. 1976)

Where the Light Surrenders for viola and piano (2014)

Rezső Kókai (1906–1962)

Verbunkos rapszódia (Verbunkos Rhapsody) for violin, or viola, or clarinet, and piano (1952); arrangement by Árpád Kígyósi; Editio Musica Budapest

Goce Kolarovski – Гоце Коларовски (1959–2006); Goce Kolarovski webpage

Sonata for viola and piano (1980)

Barbara Kolb (b. 1939)

Cavatina for violin or viola solo (1983, revised 1985); Boosey & Hawkes

Related Characters for viola and piano (1982); Boosey & Hawkes

Fritz Köll (1927–2018)

Vier Concinien (4 Concini) for cello or viola and piano (1966); Breitkopf und Härtel

Konrad Kölle (Conrad Kölle) (1882–1958)

Concerto in A major for viola and chamber orchestra, Op. 38 (1930); Carl Merseburger; Carl Fischer

Mikhail Kollontay (b. 1952); Mikhail Kollontay website

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 8 (1979–1980)

Sonata "Eight Psalms" (Восемь псалмов) for viola solo, Op. 7 (1977)

Ekaterina Komalkova – Екатерина Юрьевна Комалькова (b. 1959)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1985)

Poem (Поэма) for viola and piano (published 1984); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Zinovy Kompaneyets – Зиновий Львович Компанеец (1902–1987)

Poema-Monologue (Поэма-Монолог) for viola and piano (1965); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House); Leeds Music

Sonatina for viola and piano (1971)

Jō Kondō (b. 1947)

Falling for 2 violas, double bass and electric piano (1973); University of York Music Press

The Moor, Trio for viola, bassoon and piano (1982); University of York Music Press

Res sonorae for oboe, viola and 12 instruments (1987); University of York Music Press

Kōhei Kondō – 近藤浩平 (b. 1965); Kōhei Kondō website

Concerto "Portable Viola Concerto" (ポータブル・ヴィオラ協奏曲) for viola, melodica and percussion, Op. 125 (2011)

13 Duos (二重奏曲集) for viola and cello, Op. 78 (2004)

February Woods (２月の森), Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 120 (2011)

A Mystic Jig (神秘なジーク) for viola, wind instruments and percussion, Op. 20 (1990–1991)

Prayer on the Seashore: In Memoriam of Victims of Earthquake and Nuclear Reactors (海辺の祈り～震災と原子炉の犠牲者への追悼～), for viola solo, Op. 121c (2011); original for cello or bassoon solo

The Travels of Chichibu Paleozoic Formations (秩父古生層の旅) for koto and viola, Op. 80 (2004–2005)

Voice of the Forest (森の声) for mezzo-soprano, viola and piano, Op. 46 (1999); words by Kunitomo Emori

Ádám Kondor (b. 1964)

E.M. emlékére (To the Memory of E.M.) for violin, viola, cello and mezzo-soprano soli with chamber ensemble (1992); words by e. e. cummings

Magyar népdalformák (Hungarian Folk Song Patterns), 8 (Other) Duos for viola and cimbalom (1998)

Ohne Illusionen, aber nicht resigniert – ein Porträt des Diabelli-Trios for flute, viola and guitar (1999)

Preludio for 2 violins, viola and cello soli and orchestra (1991)

Ratlos, verloren – einige Wörter an Konrad for flute, viola and guitar (and piano played by the 3 soloists) (1999)

Eva Noer Kondrup (b. 1964)

Ulvemælk for viola and orchestra (2002); Edition Samfundet

Štěpán Koníček (1928–2006)

Eine kleine Trauermusik, Quarter-Tone Composition for viola solo (1980); Filmkunst Musikverlag

Duo microtonale, Quarter-Tone Composition for viola and cello (1989); Filmkunst Musikverlag

Servaes de Koninck (c.1654–c.1701)

Sonata in D minor for viola and harpsichord (c.1700); Broekmans & Van Poppel

Iwao Konkō – 金光威和雄 (b. 1933)

Shaku (酌), 2 Movements for viola solo (1994); Japan Federation of Composers

Benedykt Konowalski (b. 1928); Benedykt Konowalski webpage (in Polish)

Panta rhei for viola and organ (1988); Wydawnictwo Muzyczne Agencji Autorskiej

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1991)

Ballada for viola and piano (1999)

Trzy preludia (Three Preludes) for 2 violas (1999)

Double Concerto for 2 violas and string orchestra (1999)

Nostalgia for viola and vibraphone (2000)

Rapsodia góralska for 3 violas (2000)

Kaprys (Caprice) for viola solo (2000)

Imaginacje (Imagination) for viola and cello (2001)

Homo homini for violin and viola (2001)

Lacrimosa for soprano, viola and piano (2006)

Medytacje (Meditations) for soprano, alto saxophone and viola (2007)

Paul Kont (composer) (1920–2000)

Ballade for viola and guitar (1973); Verlag Doblinger

Trio 1962 for flute, viola and guitar (1962); Verlag Doblinger

Marek Kopelent (b. 1932)

Toccata for viola and piano (1978); Breitkopf & Härtel

Philip Koplow (1943–2018)

Elegy "Martin Luther King Jr." for viola and orchestra (1969, 1993); Liben Music Publishers

Sonata In Memoriam "Martin Luther King Jr." for viola and piano (1969); Liben Music Publishers

Herman David Koppel (1908–1998)

Concertino for violin, viola and cello soli with orchestra, Op. 110 (1983); Edition Samfundet

Concerto for violin, viola and orchestra, Op. 43 (1947); Edition Wilhelm Hansen

Divertimento pastorale for oboe, viola and cello, Op. 61 (1955); Edition Samfundet

Patchwork for flute, viola and harp, Op. 106 (1981); Edition Samfundet

Peter Paul Koprowski (b. 1947)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1995); Canadian Music Centre

Mark Kopytman (1929–2011)

Dedication (הקדשה) for viola solo (1986); Israeli Music Publications

Cantus V (V קאנטוס), Concerto for viola and orchestra (1990); Israeli Music Publications

Kaddish (קדיש) for viola and string orchestra (or piano) (1981); Israeli Music Publications

Nuri Sami Koral (1908–1990)

Viyola Konçertosu (Viola Concerto) for viola and orchestra (1943)

Viktor Korda (1900–1992)

Impression for mandoline and viola

Variationen über ein altfranzösisches Soldatenlied (Variations on an Old French Soldier Song) for viola and cello (1973); Verlag Doblinger

Tomas Korganov – Томас Иосифович Корганов (1925–2015)

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 24 (1981); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Miroslav Kořínek (b. 1943)

Komorní koncertino (Chamber Concertino) for viola and orchestra (1951); Slovenský Hudobný Fond

Sonatina for viola and piano (1965); Slovenský Hudobný Fond

Franz Koringer (1921–2000)

Sonatina for viola and piano (1949); Doblinger Verlag

Sonata Profana No. 7 for viola and piano (1974); Doblinger Verlag

Peter Jona Korn (1922–1998); Peter Jona Korn website

Duo for viola and piano, Op. 66 (1978, 1986); Filmkunst-Musikverlag; Edition Korn

Egon Kornauth (1891–1959)

Drei Stücke (Three Pieces) for viola and piano, Op. 47 (1954); Ludwig Doblinger

Notturno (Andante) for viola and chamber orchestra, Op. 3b (1912); movement II from the Viola Sonata

Sonata in C♯ minor for viola and piano, Op. 3 (1912); Ludwig Doblinger

Sonatine for viola and piano, Op. 46a (1952); Ludwig Doblinger

Valse triste (from Trio-Suite, Op. 45) for viola and piano (1948); Ludwig Doblinger

Nikolai Korndorf (1947–2001)

Concerto for viola and string orchestra (1970)

Sonata for viola solo (1970)

Igor Korneitchouk (b. 1956); Igor Korneitchouk website

Viola Concertante for solo viola and large chamber orchestra (1982)

Viola Concerto "Coaxing the Shadows to Move of Their Own Volition" for viola and orchestra (1982, revised 1995); revision of Viola Concertante; Drake Mabry Productions

Karl Korte (b. 1928)

Viola Redux, Viola Dance for viola and piano (2000, revised 2006); K-note Press

Semih Korucu (b. 1965); Semih Korucu at The Living Composers Project

Empathy I–IV for viola and piano (2000, 2008)

Her İlik Bir İlmekmiş Meğer Onlara for 2 violas (1994)

Sema (Firmament) for viola, string quintet, string orchestra and trumpet (2012)

Tõnu Kõrvits (b. 1969); Tõnu Kõrvits at the Estonian Music Information Centre

Chaconne for viola solo (2008)

Bozidar Kos (b. 1934)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (2000); Australian Music Centre

Gábor Kósa (b. 1950)

FURulya-bráCSA DUÓ (Duo for Recorder and Viola) (2008)

György Kósa (1897–1984)

Az éj zsoltára (Psalm of the Night) for voice and viola (1964); words by Endre Ady; manuscript lost

Duo for violin and viola (1943); Editio Musica Budapest

Hat új miniatűr (Six New Miniatures) for viola and harp (1969)

Megemlékezés... (In Memoriam...) for viola solo (1977); Editio Musica Budapest

Istenes énekek (Sacred Songs) for tenor, baritone and viola (1936); words by Mihály Babits

Szálkák (Splinters) for voice, viola and cello (1972); words by János Pilinszky

Viktor Kosenko (1896–1938)

Sonata for viola and piano (1928)

Gregory Kosteck (1937–1991)

Adagio for viola, horn and orchestra (1960)

The Lamb for alto and viola (1966); words by William Blake

Love Song for viola solo (1965)

Motions for viola and piano (1960)

Variations for viola and orchestra (1965)

Pekka Kostiainen (b. 1944)

Sonatina for viola and piano (1980); Edition Fazer; Fennica Gehrman; Warner/Chappell Music Finland; Finnish Music Information Centre

Michal Košut (b. 1954); Michal Košut at the Czech Music Information Centre

Duo for violin and viola; Český Hudební Fond

Šaty pro Desdemonu (Clothes for Desdemona) for wordless soprano and viola (1988)

Pèter Köszeghy (b. 1971); Pèter Köszeghy website

ENTROPIE/beta for (amplified) viola and percussion (2005)

Mirror for (amplified) viola and CD (2004–2009)

Weibliche Hörbilder, 10 Aphorisms for alto voice and viola (2003)

Kerri Kotta (b. 1969); Kerri Kotta at the Estonian Music Information Centre

Around Strings for viola solo (1998)

Frantisek Kotzwara (1730?–1791), see František Kočvara
Arkadie Kouguell (1896–1985)

Suite dans le style ancien (Suite in Old Style) for viola and piano (1950); edited by Maurice Vieux; Gallet et Fils, Paris

Rudolf Koumans (1929–2017)

Serenade for clarinet, violin and viola, Op. 93 (1995)

Serenade for 2 flutes and viola, Op. 58 (1979–1980)

Trio for 3 violas, Op. 101 (1997–1998)

Boris Koutzen (1901–1966)

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1949)

Mary Kouyoumdjian (b. 1983)

Children of Conflict: "A Boy and a Makeshift Toy" for viola and piano (2015)

Everlastingness for baritone, viola and piano (2015); from the Operatic Fantasia Gorky; words by Royce Vavrek

Viktor Kovalev (composer) – Виктор Владимирович Ковалёв (1919–1993)

Poem (Поэма) for viola and piano (1950); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House); Muzyka

Jakub Kowalewski (b. 1977)

Tre pezzi di sonata for viola and piano (2005)

Hans Kox (1930–2019)

Trio I for 2 violins and viola (1952); Donemus

Trio II for 2 violins and viola (1954); Donemus

Jitka Koželuhová (b. 1966)

Vnitřní hlas (Inner Voice) for viola and orchestra (1995)

Pyotr Kozinsky – Петр Борисович Козинский (1927–2001)

Sonata for viola solo (1987); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Aleksey Kozlovsky – Алексей Фёдорович Козловский (1905–1977)

Sonata from Bukharan Notebooks (Соната из бухарских тетрадей) for viola and piano (1959); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Zbigniew Kozub (b. 1960); Zbigniew Kozub website

Medytacje Nowego Różańca (New Rosary Meditations) for viola and organ (2004)

Sonata for viola and piano (2006)

Hans Kracke (1910–1989)

Chaconne for viola solo (1960s)

David Kraehenbuehl (1923–1997)

The Camel's Complaint for soprano, viola and piano (1961); words by Francis Carryl

Martin Kraemer (composer) (b. 1975)

Elegie "No More Words" for viola and piano

Leo Kraft (1922–2014)

Partita No. 2 for violin and viola (1961); Seesaw Music

Katerina Kramarchuk (b. 1988); Katerina Kramarchuk website

Confusion (a.k.a. Momentum) for viola and piano (2011)

Willy Krancher (1900–1981)

Rhapsodie for viola and orchestra (1959); Editions Metropolis

Igor Krasilnikov – Игорь Михайлович Красильников (b. 1952)

Sonata for viola solo (1972); Verlag Neue Musik

Heinz Kratochwil (1933–1995)

Concerto for viola and chamber orchestra, Op. 67 (1970); Verlag Doblinger

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 21 (1961); Verlag Doblinger

Spiegelungen (Reflections) for viola, cello and piano, Op. 120 (1980)

Joseph Martin Kraus (1756–1792)

Concerto in C major for viola and chamber orchestra, VB 153b; attributed to Roman Hoffstetter (1742–1815); Edition Schott

Concerto in E♭ major for viola and chamber orchestra, VB 153c (1785–1787); attributed to Roman Hoffstetter (1742–1815); Willy Müller, Süddeutscher Musikverlag

Concerto in G major for viola and chamber orchestra with cello obbligato, VB 153a (1785–1787); attributed to Roman Hoffstetter (1742–1815); Möseler Verlag

Sonata (Duo) in D major for flute and viola, VB 158 (1778); Amadeus Verlag; Musikverlage Zimmermann

Veronika Krausas (b. 1963)

Inside the Stone for viola solo (1997); Canadian Music Centre

Benjamin Krause (composer) (b. 1985)

Prologue for viola and piano (2009)

Jaroslav Krček (b. 1939)

Hudba (Music) for viola and piano (1968)

Hudba (Music) for viola, bassoon and piano (1977); Český Hudební Fond

Alexander Krein (1883–1951)

Prologue (Пролог) in F major for viola and piano, Op. 2 (1902–1911, 1927); Sovetsky Kompozitor; Universal Edition

Julian Krein – Юлиан Григорьевич Крейн (1913–1996)

Sonata for viola and piano (1973); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Miroslav Krejčí (1891–1964)

Capriccio for viola and wind orchestra, Op. 83 (1950)

Concerto in E major for viola and orchestra, Op. 72 (1947); Český Hudební Fond

Malá suita (Little Suite) for viola solo

Sonata in C♯ minor for viola and piano, Op. 57 (1941); Hudební Matice Umělecké Besedy; Český Hudební Fond

Tři skladby (3 Pieces) for viola and piano, Op. 34b (1932); original for violin and piano

Tři skladby (3 Pieces) for 3 violas and piano (1957)

Ernst Krenek (1900–1991); Ernst Krenek website

Sonata for viola solo, Op. 92 No. 3 (1942); Bomart Music Publications

Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 117 (1948); Affiliated Musicians

Sonatina for flute and viola, Op. 92 No. 2a (1942); Independent Music Publishers

Sonatina for violin and viola (1921)

Emil Kreuz (1867–1932)

Concerto in C minor for viola and orchestra, Op. 20 (1885); Augener

Der Violaspieler: Sammlung von progressiv geordneten Stücken für Viola und Klavier (The Viola Player: A Series of Progressive Pieces for Viola and Piano), Op. 13

No. 1 – 12 Very Easy Pieces

No. 2 – Progressive and Easy Pieces

Nos. 3 & 4 – 20 Progressive Melodies

Sketch; Augener

No. 5 – 3 Easy Sketches

No. 6 – Sonata in A minor; Amadeus Verlag

4 Duos for violin and viola, Op. 39; Amadeus Verlag

Frühlingsgedanken, 3 Pieces for viola and piano, Op. 9; Augener

Liebesbilder (Pictures of Love), 3 Pieces for viola and piano, Op. 5 (1885); Amadeus Verlag

Suite de pièces for viola and piano, Op. 45 (1897); Augener

Trio in C major for violin, viola and piano, Op. 21 (published 1892); Augener

Trio facile in C for violin, viola and piano, Op. 32; Amadeus Verlag

Jaroslav Křička (1882–1969)

Sonatina for violin and viola, Op. 48 (1926); Hudební Matice Praha

Armando Krieger (b. 1940)

Recuerdo para una noche trágica for viola solo (1978)

Edino Krieger (b. 1928)

Brasiliana for viola and piano (or string orchestra) (1983); L K Produções Artísticas, Rio de Janeiro; Academia Brasileira de Música

Joachim Krist (b. 1948)

Gleich-un-gleich for viola and piano (1970); Orlando-Musikverlag

Gunnar Andreas Kristinsson (b. 1976)

Der Unfollendete for viola and organ (2008); Íslenzk Tónverkamiðstöð

Vladimir Kriukov – Владимир Николаевич Крюков (1902–1960)

Pavane (Павана) for viola and piano, Op. 20 No. 2; Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

4 Pieces (4 Пьесы) for violin, or viola, or cello and piano, Op. 13 (1930); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

Romance (Романс)
Élégie (Элегия)
Nocturne (Ноктюрн)
Nouvelle (Новелла)

4 Pieces (4 пьесы) for viola (or clarinet) and piano, Op. 18

Dreams (Мечты)
Intermezzo (Интермеццо)
Dithyramb (Дифирамб)
Gust (Порыв)

Rêverie for viola and piano, Op. 8 (1920); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

Sonata in F major for viola and piano, Op. 15 (1920–1921, revised 1933); Gosudarstvennoe muzykalnoe izdatelstvo (State Music Publishing House)

David Krivitsky – Давид Кривицкий (b. 1937)

Andante con tristezza for oboe and viola (1984)

Six Sonatas for viola solo (2002); Kompozitor

Vladimir Krivtsov (composer) – Владимир Иванович Кривцов (1938–1990)

Aria and Fugue (Ария и фуга) for viola solo (1975); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Suite (Сюита) for viola solo (1962); Sovetsky Kompozitor

Milan Křížek (1926–2018)

Concerto grosso for violin, viola and orchestra (1989); Český Hudební Fond

Diferencias for viola solo (2014)

Koláž III (Collage III) for 2 violins and viola; Český Hudební Fond

Lyrické fragmenty (Lyric Fragments) for mezzo-soprano, flute and viola (1990); Český Hudební Fond

Sonata for viola solo (1994); Český Hudební Fond

Karl Kroeger (b. 1932)

Sonata for viola and piano (1951); American Composers Alliance

Bernhard Krol (1920–2013)

Divertimento Domestico: Ehestand-Sonatine for viola and cello, Op. 111 (1993); J. Schuberth

Konzertante Musik (Concertante Music) for viola and wind octet, Op. 6 (1953); Breitkopf & Härtel

Lassus-Variationen (Lassus Variations) for viola and harpsichord (or piano), Op. 33 (1962); N. Simrock

Nellinger Elegien (Nellinger Elegies) for 2 violas, Op. 142 (1999); Edition Dohr

Salieri bittet zum Tee: Pasticcio classico (Salieri Asks for Tea) for viola and cello, Op. 182 (2007); Wolfgang G. Haas-Musikverlag Köln

Franz Krommer (1759–1831)

13 Pieces for 2 clarinets and viola, Op. 47

Sonata in D major for violin with viola accompaniment, Op. 27

Sonata in A major for violin with viola accompaniment, Op. 29

Sonata for violin with viola accompaniment, Op. 42

Sonata in F major for viola, cello and piano, Op. 32 (1802); also seen as Op. 34

Gustav Krug (1803–1873)

Adagio und Rondo for cello or viola and piano, Op. 4 (c.1845)

Aare Kruusimäe (b. 1972); Aare Kruusimäe at the Estonian Music Information Centre

Öö (Night) for viola or cello solo, Op. 9 (2002)

Ton de Kruyf (1937–2012)

Anna Viola for viola solo (1997); Donemus

Danses Rituelles for viola and piano (2004)

Lesbia mi dicit ... for viola solo (1999); Donemus

Miroslav Kubička (b. 1951)

Písně o skryté kráse (Songs of Hidden Beauty) for alto, flute, viola and harp (1976); Český Hudební Fond

Gail Kubik (1914–1984)

Symphony Concertante for trumpet, viola, piano and orchestra (1952, revised 1953); Ricordi

Ladislav Kubík (1946–2017)

Sonata for viola solo (1978); Český Hudební Fond

Augustin Kubizek (1918–2009); Augustin Kubizek at MICA

Concerto for viola and orchestra, Op. 48 (1980)

Es liegt ein Schloß in Österreich, Variations for viola (or clarinet, or violin, or cello) and orchestra, Op. 43c (1982); Verlag Doblinger

Kleine Suite (Little Suite) for violin and viola, Op. 5 No. 2 (1953); Verlag Doblinger

Sonatine for viola (or clarinet or cello) and piano, Op. 5 No. 1 (1953); Verlag Doblinger

Václav Kučera (1929–2017); Václav Kučera at the Czech Music Information Centre

Elegiaco appassionato for viola and piano; Český Hudební Fond

Elegie for viola solo (1988); Český Hudební Fond

Galantní písně (Gallant Songs) for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet and viola (1978); Český Hudební Fond

Meziprostory (Interspaces), Music for viola, cello and double bass (1988)

Karl Matthias Kudelski (1805–1877)

Fantasie for viola and piano, Op. 10 (1860)

Konzertstück (Morceau de concert) in E minor for viola and orchestra, Op. 27b (1869); original for cello and orchestra

3 Morceaux for cello (or viola) and piano, Op. 28 (1869)

Mikel Kuehn (b. 1967); Mikel Kuehn website

Colored Shadows for viola and interactive electronics (2012)

Louis Kufferath (1811–1882)

Réponse à l'élégie de H.W. Ernst (Response to the "Élégie" by Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst) for viola and piano, Op. 9; original for violin and piano; adaptation by Emil Kreuz (1890)

Joseph Küffner (1776–1856)

Concerto in A major for viola and orchestra, Op. 139 (1823)

Divertissement in F major for horn or viola and piano, Op. 231 (1831)

Potpourri in D major for viola and orchestra, Op. 57 (1816)

Michael Kugel (b. 1946)

Il Carnevale di Venezia for viola and piano (2001); Alain Van Kerckhoven Éditeur

Classical Preludes for viola and piano (1999); Alain Van Kerckhoven Éditeur

Sonata-Poem for viola solo (1987); Alain Van Kerckhoven Éditeur

Suite in Memoriam Shostakovich for viola and piano (1988); Alain Van Kerckhoven Éditeur

Siegfried Kühn (1893–1915)

Sonata in B minor for viola and piano, Op. 7 (190-?); Ries & Erler; Edition Peters

Torsten Kuhn (b. 1967)

Eulenflucht for bass clarinet, viola and piano (2001)

Im Wind gelöst for clarinet and viola (1997)

Claus Kühnl (b. 1957); Claus Kühnl website

Gewendete Figur for flute(s), viola and double bass (2003)

Morceau '95 for viola and piano (1995); Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag

Felicitas Kukuck (1914–2001)

Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (1964); Hänssler-Verlag Stuttgart

Partita for viola and organ (or piano)
Geistliches Konzert (Sacred Concerto) for baritone, viola, organ and chorus

Der 6. Psalm (Psalm 6), Cantata for tenor and viola (1991)

Der 13. Psalm (Psalm 13), Cantata for tenor and viola (1991)

Die Tänze der Mirjam (The Dances of Miriam), 10 Dances for viola solo (1988); Furore Edition

Fantasie for viola and piano (1951); Möseler Verlag; Schott Music

Volkslieder-Variationen (Folk Song Variations) for viola and piano (1942)

Zaubersprüche, Cantata for female voice, viola and piano (c.1955)

Hanna Kulenty (b. 1961)

A Fourth Circle for viola (or violin, or cello) and piano (1994); Donemus

Gary Kulesha (b. 1954)

"...and dark time flowed by her like a river..." for viola (or violin, or cello) and piano (1993); Canadian Music Centre

Concerto for viola and chamber orchestra (1992)

Aleksandr Kulygin – Александр Кулыгин

Leafing through Pages (Листая Страницы), Cantata for baritone, viola and mixed chorus (2009)

Friedrich August Kummer (1797–1879)

Fantaisie sur les motifs de l'opéra "Lucia di Lammermoor" de G. Donizetti for cello or viola and piano, Op. 68 (1841)

Kaspar Kummer (1795–1870)

Trio in C major for flute, viola (or violin) and piano, Op. 75 (1832)

Sérénade in D major for flute, viola (or violin) and guitar, Op. 81 (1835)

Sérénade in C major for flute, viola (or violin) and guitar, Op. 83 (1835)

Pierre Kunc (1865–1941)

Rapsodie for viola and piano (1940); Éditions Max Eschig

Sonata in B minor for viola and piano (or orchestra) (1919–1921); Buffet-Crampon

Luigi von Kunits (1870–1931)

Sonata for viola and piano (1917)

Jos Kunst (1936–1996); Jos Kunst website

Streams & Chorals for viola and winds, XXIII (1989–1991); Donemus

Meyer Kupferman (1926–2003)

Among the Windy Places for violin, viola and bassoon (1994); Soundspells Productions

Aspen Duo for trumpet and viola (1982); Soundspells Productions; Subito Music

Concerto for Six Instruments (flute, oboe, horn, violin, viola and cello) and Orchestra (1978)

Duo Arsenalas for flute and viola (1996)

Icarus for viola, cello and guitar (1976)

Ich Bin der Eine for speaker and viola (1984); words by Stefan George

Image I for clarinet and viola (1984); Soundspells Productions

Image II for clarinet and viola (1985); Soundspells Productions

Image of the Third Garden for clarinet and viola (1986); Soundspells Productions

Infinities No. 2 for viola solo

A Little Bit for clarinet and viola (1988); Soundspells Productions

Little Fantasy for viola and piano (1980); General Music Publushing

Phantom Episodes for clarinet and viola (1989); Soundspells Productions

Phantom Sonata for viola and piano (1979); Soundspells Productions

Poetics No. 6 for clarinet, viola and piano (1983)

Quiet Play for viola and piano (1987); Soundspells Productions; Subito Music

Romanza d'Amore for viola and double bass (1986); Soundspells Productions

Serenade for guitar and viola (1995); Soundspells Productions

Sound Objects No. 8 for clarinet, viola and double bass (1978)

Sound Phantoms No. 1 "On Beauty and the Beast" for viola and piano (1979)

Two for One for viola solo (1990); Soundspells Productions; Subito Music

Karel Kupka (1927–1985)

Sonata dramatica for viola and piano; Český Hudební Fond

Tři dialogy (3 Dialogues) for viola and piano; Český Hudební Fond

Zpěvy milosti (Songs of Grace) for baritone, viola and piano (1973)

Giedrius Kuprevičius (b. 1944); Giedrius Kuprevičius at the Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Pirmieji šeši žodžiai arba viskas iš vandens (The Six First Words or All from Aquatic) for flute, viola and piano (2006)

Maži pokalbiai (Small Conversations) for violin and viola (1994); Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Michael Kurek (b. 1955); Michael Kurek website

Sonata for viola and piano (2002)

Sonata in One Movement for viola and harp (1988)

György Kurtág (b. 1926)

...Concertante... for violin solo, viola solo and orchestra, Op. 42 (2003); winner of the 2006 Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition; Editio Musica Budapest

Concerto for viola and orchestra (1954); Editio Musica Budapest

Hommage à R. Sch. for clarinet (also bass drum), viola and piano, Op. 15d (1990); Editio Musica Budapest

Jelek (Signs) for viola, Op. 5 (1961; revised 1992); Editio Musica Budapest

Jelek, játékok és üzenetek (Signs, Games and Messages) for viola solo (1961, 1987, 1992–2001; revised 1991–2005); Editio Musica Budapest

Jelek, játékok és üzenetek (Signs, Games and Messages) for string duo (2 violas; viola and violin, or cello, or double bass) (1983, 1986, 1990–2006; revised 1991, 1993, 2003); Editio Musica Budapest

Tétel (Movement) for viola and orchestra (1953–1954); Editio Musica Budapest

Ivan Kurz (b. 1947); Ivan Kurz at the Czech Music Information Centre

Ranní modlitby (Morning Prayers), Suite for viola solo (1988); Český Hudební Fond

Bronius Kutavičius (b. 1932)

Ant kranto (On the Shore) for soprano and 4 violas (1972); words by Jonas Mekas; Vaga, Vilnius; Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

Sonata for viola and piano (1968); Sovetsky Kompozitor; Edition Peters

Mati Kuulberg (1947–2001); Mati Kuulberg at the Estonian Music Information Centre

Viis eesti rahvaviisi (Five Estonian Folk Tunes; Fünf estnische Volksweisen) for clarinet, viola and double bass (1969, 1988); Bella Musica; Antes Edition; Edition 49

Kuddus Kuzhamyarov – Куддус Ходжамьярович Кужамьяров (1918–1994) – see Khojamyarov, Quddus
Anna Kuzina – Ганна Кузіна (Анна Кузина)

Chamber Symphony-Concerto (Камерна симфонія-концерт) for viola and chamber orchestra (2008)

Vyacheslav Kuznetsov (b. 1955); Vyacheslav Kuznetsov at the Living Composers Project

Capriccio (Капрыччио) for viola solo (1988)

Heterophony (Гетэрафонія) for oboe, violin and viola (1993)

Johan Kvandal (1919–1999)

Elegi og Capriccio (Elegy and Capriccio) for viola solo, Op. 47 (1977); Norsk Musikforlag

Sonata "Elgsonaten" (The Elk Sonata) for viola and piano, Op. 81 (1995); Norsk Musikforlag

Jaroslav Kvapil (1892–1958)

Duo for violin and viola (1949)

Suita (Suite) for viola and chamber orchestra (1955); Český Hudební Fond

Otomar Kvěch (1950–2018)

Haiku o Praze (Haiku of Prague), Melodrama for recitor and viola (or violin) (2007); words by Karel Trinkewitz

Missa con Viola Obligata for mixed chorus, viola solo, percussion and organ (1998)

Sonata for viola and piano (1989); Český Hudební Fond

Ryszard Kwiatkowski (1931–1993)

Legenda for viola and piano (1976); Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne

Sonata for viola and piano (1978); Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne

Trzy sonaty (3 Sonatas) for viola solo (1961)

Yannis Kyriakides (b. 1969); Yannis Kyriakides website

Four Maggots for viola and double bass (1992)

External links

Free scores featuring the viola at the International Music Score Library Project

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