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The Voice of the Viola in Times of Oppression, Vol. 2

5/17/2019, 11 Tracks, 1:10:30

Featuring

  • Ásdís Valdimarsdóttir
  • Marcel Worms
  • Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
  • Hans Gál
  • Dmitri Shostakovich
  • Paul Hindemith

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Recording & Production

The viola used in this recording is a Giovanni Pistucci instrument from Naples, circa 1930.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Marcel Worms, the pianist, is known for his diverse projects, including a Blues project for which over 200 composers contributed works, and programs centered around artists like Mondrian and Van Gogh.

Source: Booklet

Instruments

The viola is described as an instrument that integrates rather than leads, with a dark, somewhat veiled sound particularly suited for expressing deep emotions.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album's title, "The Voice of the Viola in Times of Oppression," reflects the viola's suitability for expressing intense and deep feelings, often in response to personal or political oppression.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Ásdís Valdimarsdóttir, the violist, is one of Iceland's most widely traveled classical musicians, having studied at The Juilliard School and performed with various ensembles in Europe and the USA.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is the second of two CDs featuring compositions for viola and piano where oppression, both personal and political, played a role.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The piano used for this recording is a Steinway D, with piano technique provided by Joost van Hartevelt of De Hamernoot, Middelburg.

Source: Booklet

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