"LIBERA ME"
5 studies for viola

score explanations/translations

1. LIBERA ME

bowing at a place on strings where all 3 strings can be played tenuto (and not just arpeggio), which is possible "sul tasto"

the text shouldn't be read out loudly. just follow the rhythm of language and play one chord for every syllable. in tempo of communal praying, without variability. 

2. LIBERA ME (2)

Tempo from 60 to 90, discontinous (abrupt) change of tempo on every crotchet

3. J'HESITE

bow change ad libitum, but not on note (not on beginn of a new stop), t.52 or slower

4. ES IN DER SCHWEBE HALTEN

bow change ad libitum, but rather not on note, t.72 or slower

4~/s = 4 beatings per second
tenuto, senza vibrato

5. TAUSEND TERZEN

each bow change with light accent

(english unedited)