The viola is only slightly larger than the violin but possesses a middle range that is irchly expressive and full of pathos. It has been played by some of the greatest composers, including JS Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Dvorak- and the rise of virtuoso players in the 19th century encouraged composers to write ever more expressive works for the instrument, not least sonatas and concertos, such as those in this collection. The explosion of pieces written for it in the 20th century has ensured that the viola can now take center stage in the world's concert halls.

Tracklist:

Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9 Telemann, Georg Philipp - Classical Composer
Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: II. Allegro
Viola Concerto, SZ. 120: II. Adagio Religioso (Completed By Tibor Serly, 1949)
Fantasia Cromatica (After J.S. Bach's Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903) Kodaly, Zoltan - Classical Composer
Sonata in B-Flat Major for Viola and Piano, Op. 36 Vieuxtemps, Henry - Classical Composer
Viola Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 36: II. Barcarolla: Andante Con Moto
Harold in Italy, Op. 16 Berlioz, Hector - Classical Composer
Harold in Italy, Op. 16: III. Serenade D'un Montagnard Des Abruzzes a Sa Maitresse: Allegro Assai
Viola Sonata Op. 11, No. 4: I. Fantasie: Ruhig Hindemith, Paul - Classical Composer
Duo for Viola and Cello in E-Flat Major, Woo 32, "Mit 2 Obligaten AugenglÃ¤sern" (With 2 Obbligato Eyeglasses) Beethoven, Ludwig
Duo in E-Flat Major for Viola and Cello, Woo 32, "Mit 2 Obligaten AugenglÃ¤sern" (With 2 Obbligato Eyeglasses): II. Minuetto
MÃ¤rchenbilder, Op. 113 (Version for Viola and Piano) Schumann, Robert - Classical Composer
MÃ¤rchenbilder, Op. 113: I. Nicht Schnell (Version for Viola and Piano)
Viola Sonata Clarke, Rebecca - Classical Composer
Viola Sonata: I. Impetuoso
Viola Concerto No. 1 in D Major Stamitz, Carl - Classical Composer
1
Viola Concerto No. 1 in D Major: II. Andante Moderato
Viola Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120 Brahms, Johannes - Classical Composer
1
Viola Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120: IV. Vivace
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky for Viola and Piano) (Excerpts)Prokofiev, Sergey - Classical Composer
1
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64: Act I: Introduction (Arr. V. Borisovsky for Viola and Piano)
1
ConcertstÃ¼ck, "PiÃ¨ce de Concert" Enescu, George - Classical Composer
Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat Major, K. 364 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Classical Composer
1
Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat Major, K. 364: III. Presto
Viola Concerto (1962 Version) Walton, William - Classical Composer
1
Viola Concerto: II. Vivo, Con Molto Preciso (1962 Version)

UPC: 747313818679
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.9.19
Format: CD

Vivid Viola / Various - Vivid Viola: Best Loved Classical Viola Music (CD)