Russian Viola Recital (2011) FLAC
EAC Rip | FLAC, IMG+CUE, LOG | 1 CD | Complete Scans | 336 Mb
Classical/20th Century | Label: Sono Luminus | Cat.: DSL-92136

The viola-and-piano music performed on a CD called “Russian Viola Sonatas” is almost all unfamiliar: every piece here except the sonata by Paul Juon (1872–1940) is a world premiere recording. While none of the works are brimming with Nationalist flavor, each is written in an attractive, late Romantic idiom that is ideally suited to the Viola's dark-hued timbre. Nelson and Inanga have clearly studied these works carefully and internalized their salient elements: the performances not only sound very good but also seem quite idiomatic.
Tracks:
Varvara Gaigerova: Suite for viola and piano, Op. 8
01. I. Allegro agitato
02. II. Andantino
03. III. Scherzo: Presto
04. IV. Moderato
Alexander Winkler: Deux Morceaux (2 Pieces), Op. 31
05. No. 1. Elegicka meditacia
06. No. 2. Vl' cik
Paul Juon: Viola Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 15
07. I. Moderato
08. II. Adagio assai e molto cantabile
09. III. Allegro moderato
Alexander Winkler: Viola Sonata, Op. 10
10. I. Moderato
11. II. Allegro agitato
12. II. L'istesso tempo ma poco rubato
13. III. Variations sur un air Breton: Theme: Andante
14. Variation 1: L'istesso tempo poco rubato
15. Variation 2: Allegretto
16. Variation 3: Allegreo patetico
17. Variation 4: Andante molto espressivo
18. Variation 5: Allegro con fuoco
19. Variation 6: Andante sostenuto
20. Variation 7: Fuga: Allegro moderato
21. Coda: Poco piu animato - Maestoso pesante
EAC Log: http://pastebin.com/pEEwb6dp