The viola, often overlooked in ensembles, is noted for its warm, human-voice-like tone, which many composers have found inspiring for their most personal works.
Performer Biography
Diyang Mei, the violist on this recording, won first prize, the Audience Prize, and several special prizes at the 2018 ARD International Music Competition.
Performer Biography
Diyang Mei will become the principal violist of the Berliner Philharmoniker in October 2022.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Viola à l'École de Paris," refers to a loose gathering of emigrant artists in Paris, including several composers featured on this album.
Performer Biography
Pianist Oliver Triendl is known for his dedication to neglected and rarely performed composers, with over 100 CD recordings and a repertoire of about 90 piano concertos.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in December 2019 and January 2020 at Studio 2, Bayerischer Rundfunk, in Munich.
Historical Context
Many artists from Eastern Europe, particularly Russians, emigrated to Paris after World War I and the October Revolution, finding an interested public and established contacts.
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