Kim Kashkashian, Robert Levin - Paul Hindemith: Sonatas for Viola / Piano & Viola Alone (1988)

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Title: Paul Hindemith: Sonatas for Viola / Piano & Viola Alone
Year Of Release: 1988
Label: ECM New Series
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 02:06:03
Total Size: 592 mb
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Tracklist:

CD 1:
Sonata for Viola solo Op.31 Nr.4 (1924)
1. Äußerst lebhaft
2. Lied - Ruhig, mit wenig Ausdruck
3. Thema mit Variationen: Schnelle Viertel - Langsam - Ziemlich lebhaft
Sonata for Viola solo Op.25 Nr.1 (1922)
4. Breit - Sehr frisch und straff
5. Sehr langsam
6. Rasendes Zeitmaß. Wild. Tonschönheit ist Nebensache
7. Langsam, mit viel Ausdruck
Sonata for Viola solo (1937)
8. Lebhafte Halbe
9. Langsame Viertel - Lebhaft (pizzicato)
10. Mäßig schnelle Viertel
Sonata for Viola solo Op.11 Nr.5 (1919)
11. Lebhaft, aber nicht geeilt
12. Mäßig schnell, mit viel Wärme vorgetragen
13. Scherzo
14. In Form und Zeitmaß einer Passacaglia

CD 2:
Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.11 Nr.4 (1919)
1. Phantasie
2. Thema mit Variationen
3. Finale mit Variationen
Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.25 Nr.4 (1922)
4. Sehr lebhaft, markiert und kraftvoll
5. Sehr langsame Viertel
6. Finale, lebhafte Viertel
Sonata for Viola and Piano (1939)
7. Breit, mit Kraft
8. Sehr lebhaft
9. Phantasie
10. Finale

Performers:
Kim Kashkashian - viola
Robert Levin - piano

Hindemith seems to enjoy a slandered reputation by most US music afficianados these days. "Hindemith is square, dry, humorless, passionless music." Any such pre- and mis-conceptions must surrender to the body of work presented on this set of Hindemith's complete viola sonatas (Hindemith was himself one of the first touring viola soloists, he premiered the Walton Concerto), beautifully played by Kim Kashkashian and Robert Levin. There are, to my mind, two highlights from this set--two brighter gems among a sea of precious stones. The first is the Op. 11/4 Sonata for viola and piano. This represents Hindemith at his most romantic. Oddly redolent of Debussy and the Impressionist influence in the prelude, but staunchly Germanic in its Fugue and concluding Variations, this sonata encompasses an entire range of musical passion. The second is the Op. 25/1 Solo Viola Sonata. A slightly more severe work than the 11/4, it is nevertheless a masterfully crafted, flawlessly paced composition. The central slow movement is touching and profound, while the moto perpetuo fast movement is a blazing virtuoso tour de force. Throughout the entire set, Kashkashian (an American of Armenian lineage who makes her home in Germany) and Levin (known more for his authentic performances of Mozart and Beethoven concerti) play with great integrity, virtuosity, and sincerity. After listening to this music, you will never think of Hindemith, or the viola, the same way again.




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