Mathis Rochat, the Swiss-French viola player on this album, is praised for his "rich and subtle viola sound" and "wonderfully poetic imagination."
Performer Biography
Howard Griffiths, the conductor for this album, was named a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for his contributions to music in Switzerland.
Performer Biography
Stephen Waarts, the violinist on this album, won the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York at just 17 years old in 2013.
Historical Context
The musical life in Berlin during the 18th century, after Frederick II moved his court to Potsdam, was largely driven by wealthy middle-class citizens and featured musicians from the royal court.
Interpretation
The album includes a transcription for viola by Mathis Rochat of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Cello Concerto in B-flat major, a piece Rochat had always wanted to play on the viola.
Performer Biography
Mathis Rochat, the violist on this album, is known for unearthing forgotten original works and enriching the viola repertoire with his own transcriptions.
Recording & Production
This album features two works by Johann Gottlieb Graun, a composer from the musical circle of Frederick II, that have only recently been rediscovered from archives.
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