Eivind Ringstad, the violist, believes the viola has great potential as a virtuoso instrument, despite its repertoire often highlighting its darker, deeper qualities.
Instruments
Eivind Ringstad performs on an 'ex-Vieuxtemps' G.B. Guadagnini viola, made in Parma around 1768.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Britten Studio, Snape Maltings, Suffolk, from October 7-9, 2019.
Composition History
The album includes a newly commissioned piece titled Correspondances by Peder Barratt-Due, which was written for Eivind Ringstad in 2018.
Album & Artwork
The album title, Correspondances, was inspired by a poem of the same name by Charles Baudelaire, which explores how senses connect with intellect.
Performer Biography
This album is Eivind Ringstad's very first recital album, featuring repertoire from the Romantic, Neo-classical, and modern periods.
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