Rosalind Ventris, the violist, used the lockdown period of the pandemic as an opportunity to explore and expand her repertoire of unaccompanied viola pieces.
Composer Biography
Lillian Fuchs, an American violist of Polish descent, was the first violist to record Bach's solo Cello Suites on her instrument.
Composer Biography
Grażyna Bacewicz, a Polish violinist and composer, was a student of both Karol Szymanowski and Nadia Boulanger.
Composition History
Amanda Feery's piece "Boreal" was inspired by Werner Herzog's 2007 documentary, "Encounters at the End of the World," which explores life in Antarctica.
Compositional Technique
Sally Beamish's "Penillion" is named after a form of Welsh extemporised singing where a singer improvises a counterpoint to a harpist's melody, only stating the melody at the end.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features music by women composers, many of whom were also professional string players themselves.
Album & Artwork
The album title "SOLA" reflects the recording's focus on unaccompanied viola pieces, highlighting the instrument's solo capabilities.
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Introduction
Reger & Hindemith: Works for Viola
Raphael Hillyer Plays Hindemith
Bach: Suites for Viola Solo
New Music for Viola
Reger: 3 Suites for Viola Solo
Songs of Solitude
Hindemith: Viola Sonatas
SHADOWS THE UNACCOMPANIED VIOLA SONATAS OF GÜNTER RAPHAEL
