Kristina Fialova & Petr Nouzovský - Dvořák: 8 Humoresques & Other Works (2017)

Tracklist

01. Duo in E-Flat Major for Viola and Cello, WoO 32, "Mint 2 obligaten Augenglasern" (With 2 Eyeglasses)
02. 8 Humoresques, Op. 101, B. 187: No. 7. Poco lento e grazioso in G-Flat Major (arr. for viola and cello)
03. Duo No. 1: I. Preludium
04. Duo No. 1: II. Ostinato
05. Duo No. 1: III. Interludium
06. Duo No. 1: IV. Bolero
07. Duo No. 1: V. Finale
08. Dialogues: I. Allegro brillante
09. Dialogues: II. Lenti amoroso
10. Dialogues: III. Allegro giocoso
11. Dialogues: IV. Andante - canzone d'amore
12. Variations on a Folk Song: Introduction and Theme
13. Variations on a Folk Song: Variation 1
14. Variations on a Folk Song: Variation 2
15. Variations on a Folk Song: Variation 3
16. Variations on a Folk Song: Variation 4: Czardasz
17. Beauty & Beast: I. Amoroso
18. Beauty & Beast: II. Sarcastico
19. La Calle 92 (arr. for viola and cello)


This new release from ArcoDiva features pieces for viola and violoncello, most of which are dedicated to the performers featured here, Kristina Fialova and Petr Nouzovsky. Kristina Fialova has been primarily praised by critics for her impeccable technique, impassioned performance and sophisticated musical sentiment. After winning the 2013 Michal Spisak International Competition in Katowice, Poland, she was invited to the major concert stages in Europe. Her appearance at the prestigious Tivoli Festival in Denmark was followed by her debuting at the Tonhalle Zurich and giving a recital at the 2015 Prague Spring festival. “The tender beauty of the viola sound, resourceful agogics and inexhaustible variations in both dynamics and tempo gave [the music] a whole new dimension, most attractive to the ear…” (Hudebni Rozhledy) Czech cellist Petr Nouzovsky has gone from strength to strength, having embarked upon an impressive career while still a student. As the winner of New Master on Tour (2007), the Europaische Forderpreis fur Musik (2007) and as laureate of the Val Tidone Competition (2011), he made his name on the international scene. He regularly performs with leading Czech and foreign orchestras, and is a highly sought-after chamber musician.

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