This page is the result of an investigation on works for viola solo, viola in chamber music: sonatas, duos, some trios, and viola soloist with chamber or symphony orchestra, which have been written by Mexican composers since the beginning of the century. XX to the present.

 

Despite the fact that the viola in Mexico has been studied and interpreted in a formal way since the last century, the repertoire written by Mexican composers is not approached in the same way or with the same frequency as the pieces written by European composers, and when investigating about composers who have written music for the viola in Mexico, we can see that there is already ample material for its study and interpretation.

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An annex is included with a list of works written by Mexican composers from the 20th century to the present (2021), with this, it is intended to help promote Mexican composers, and promote the study of the national repertoire of the viola.

 

Finally, both professional violists and students will have a record that makes it easier for them to know the national musical heritage, and with it, contribute to the interpretation and dissemination of Mexican works that have not had the prominence they deserve.

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I am grateful to the Mexican composers for their contributions to be able to carry out this project and be able to share it not only with Mexican violists but with the international violas community.

 

 

Luis Ángel Chab Dzul.