FLAC tracks +Booklet | Classical | 01:19:09 | 1CD | 314 MbThe viola is only slightly larger than the violin but possesses a middle range that is irchly expressive and full of pathos.

It has been played by some of the greatest composers, including JS Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Dvorak- and the rise of virtuoso players in the 19th century encouraged composers to write ever more expressive works for the instrument, not least sonatas and concertos, such as those in this collection.

The explosion of pieces written for it in the 20th century has ensured that the viola can now take center stage in the world’s concert halls.

Tracklist:01. Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: II. Allegro02. Viola Concerto, Sz. 120: II. Adagio religioso (Completed by T. Serly)03. Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue, BWV 903 (Transcr. Z. Kodály for Viola)04. Viola Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 36: II. Barcarolla05. Harold en Italie, Op. 16, H. 68: III. Sérénade d’un montagnard des Abruzzes à sa maîtresse06. Viola Sonata in F Major, Op. 11 No. 4: I. Fantasie07. Duo for Viola & Cello in E-Flat Major, WoO 32 “Eyeglass Duo”: II. Minuet08. Märchenbilder, Op. 113: No. 1, Nicht schnell09. Viola Sonata: I. Impetuoso10. Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1: II. Andante moderato11. Clarinet Sonata in F Minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Version for Viola & Piano): IV. Vivace12. Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64: Act I: Introduction (Arr. V. Borisovsky for viola and piano)13. Konzertstück for Viola & Piano14. Sinfonia concertante in E-Flat Major, K. 364: III. Presto15. Viola Concerto, C. 22 (1961 Version): II. Vivo, con molto preciso