Hong-Mei Xiao, Budapest Symphony Orchestra & Janos Kovacs - English Works for Viola & Orchestra (2017) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Phantasy in D Minor
02. Viola Concerto: I. Andante comodo-con spirito
03. Viola Concerto: II. Vivo, con molto preciso
04. Viola Concerto: III. Allegro moderato
05. Suite for Viola: Group 1, Prelude
06. Suite for Viola: Group 1, Carol
07. Suite for Viola: Group 1, Christmas Dance
08. Suite for Viola: Group 2, Ballad
09. Suite for Viola: Group 2, Moto perpetuo
10. Suite for Viola: Group 3, Musette
11. Suite for Viola: Group 3, Polka melancholique
12. Suite for Viola: Group 3, Galop


The viola has long languished in the shadow of its smaller and more popular sibling, the violin. While it has been an essential ensemble and orchestral instrument, the viola has had relatively little music written for it in solo rolesin both the chamber and (especially) concerto genres. But owing largely to the influence of 20th-century English viola virtuoso Lionel Tertis, a number of prominent English composers have been inspired to write new music for this overlooked instrument. Of particularly superb quality and appeal are the three viola works by Sir Arnold Bax, Sir William Walton, and Ralph Vaughan Williams presented in this lovely album. Internationally acclaimed viola virtuoso and teacher Hong-Mei Xiao performs these three remarkable works to perfection, with outstanding collaboration from distinguished conductor János Kovács leading the excellent Budapest Symphony Orchestra MÁV.

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