fri 7 dec 2018 17:00 hour
Today’s Music by Today’s Composers.
The Viola.
The viola has fulfilled its task as an accompanying instrument in string ensembles for centuries.
Only in the twentieth century was it discovered as a solo instrument.
Playlist:
- Arthur Bliss. Phantasy. English music for viola and piano. Bridge Duo: Matthew Jones, va; Michael Hampton, pf.
- Paul Hindemith. Trauermusik for viola and orchestra. Kim Kashkashian, va; Stuttgart Kammerorchester conducted by Dennis Russell Davies.
- Luciano Berio. Sequenza 6. Cristophe Desjardins, viola.
- Sofia Goebajdoelina. Joeri Basjmet, viola.; Mariinski-theatre orchestra conducted by Valerie Gergjev.
