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Reger Suite for Viola G minor, op 131d, for violin

December 15, 2025, 12:01 PM · As a violist, I enjoyed the Reger Suites for solo viola, op 131d. Since I transitioned to violin, I decided to arrange them for violin (just transposing up a 5th). I put the first suite (G minor on viola, D minor violin) up at IMSLP:

https://imslp.org/imglnks/restimg/3/34/1c79-PMLP64265-Viola_Suite_G_minor_for_violin.pdf

I find the Suites melodic and lyrical, with some interesting challenges. If you're interested in even more solo violin literature, you might check them out (I'll be posting the other 2 suites within a week or two).

Replies (2)

December 15, 2025, 3:28 PM · Max Reger does have original solo violin works, also part of the Op. 131 set iirc but can't remember which one
December 15, 2025, 7:29 PM · Hi unaccompanied works are great. Milstein talked about them in his book. I think he said they were a useful precursor to the Bach.


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