Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1077915 Composed by Lowell Mason. Arranged by Piacere Music Sheets. Classical,Instructional,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 9 pages. Piacere Music Sheets #682105. Published by Piacere Music Sheets (A0.1077915). Opus/Catalog Number: ILM 1 Key/Tone: C Major Movements/Sections: Andante Year/Date of Composition: 1859 Difficulty: Grade 2/12 (Easy) Obs.: This score is an arrangement of the famous 19th century hymn Nearer, my God, to Thee for viola duet (two violas) with piano accompaniment. The Viola I part is to be played in the third position, although it can also be played in the first position if the violist so desires. The Viola II part uses double stops and is thus to be played by the viola teacher or by a more advanced violist. This hymn has become associated with the RMS Titanic, as passengers reported that the string ensemble played it in the final minutes before the vessel sank. Included: Full score and separated parts for each instrument.
