Nobuko Imai, Roland Pöntinen - Russian Viola Music (1987)

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Title: Russian Viola Music
Year Of Release: 1987
Label: BIS
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:10:06
Total Size: 328 Mb
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Tracklist:

1. Anton Rubinstein – Nocturne, Op.11 No.2 7:22
Michail Glinka – Viola Sonata In D Minor (1825-28) (16:28)
2. – Allegro Moderato 8:56
3. – Larghetto Ma Non Troppo (Andante) 7:26
4. Alexandr Glazunov – Elegie, Op.44 6:00
5. Igor Stravinsky – Elégie Per Viola Sola (1944) 6:06
Dmitri Shostakovich – Sonata For Viola And Piano, Op.147 (32:49)
6. – Moderato 9:49
7. – Allegretto 7:04
8. – Adagio 15:36

Performers:
Nobuko Imai (viola)
Roland Pöntinen (piano)

This is an unusual compilation of Russian composers' pieces for viola solo.It inspired me to buy the sheet music for some of the pieces when I first purchased the recording.I recommend this for anyone beginning a collection of music cds, whether they play viola or another instrument. Nobuko does some great interpretation on all the pieces, and she plays passionately. She gives them unusual life. I liked the Rubenstein and Glinka particularly.