Liza Ferschtman, Connie Shih - Alessandro Rolla (2011)

Tracklist

01. Viola Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 3, BI 325: I. Allegro moderato
02. Viola Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 3, BI 325: II. Lento
03. Viola Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 3, BI 325: III. Rondo: Allegro con espressione
04. Duetto No. 1 for Violin and Viola in A major, Op. 18, No. 1, BI 95: I. Romanza: Andantino
05. Duetto No. 1 for Violin and Viola in A major, Op. 18, No. 1, BI 95: II. Allegretto brillante
06. Duetto No. 1 for Violin and Viola in A major, Op. 18, No. 1, BI 95: III. Tema con Variazioni: Andantino mosso
07. Duetto No. 1 for Violin and Viola in A major, Op. 18, No. 1, BI 95: IV. Allegro bizzaro
08. Viola Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 3, BI 324: I. Allegro con moto
09. Viola Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 3, BI 324: II. Rondo: Allegro
10. 3 Esercizi: Esercizio (Capriccio) No. 1 in F Major, BI 313
11. 3 Esercizi: Esercizio (Capriccio) No. 2 in E-Flat Major, BI 311
12. 3 Esercizi: Esercizio e Arpeggio in G Major (Capriccio No. 3), BI 314
13. Viola Sonata No. 3 in C major, BI 323: I. Allegro
14. Viola Sonata No. 3 in C major, BI 323: II. Romance: Andante
15. Viola Sonata No. 3 in C major, BI 323: III. Prestissimo

Alessandro Rolla enjoyed a considerable reputation as a violinist, violist, conductor and composer during his lifetime, and is now best remembered as a teacher of Paganini (with whom he performed in concert). Rolla’s contributions to the viola repertoire recommend him to our attention for their melodiousness, Italianate brio and charm. The winner of three major international competitions, and hailed by The Washington Post for the ‘opal-like beauty’ and ‘phosphorescent energy’ of her playing, young American violist Jennifer Stumm is internationally recognised as a musical innovator and dynamic advocate for her instrument.

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