Rivka Golani is recognized as one of the outstanding violists of modern times. Her contributions to the advancement of viola technique have given her a place in the history of the instrument and have been a source of inspiration to other players and the many composers inspired by her mastery to write for the viola. Ms. Golani gave a much-acclaimed concert entitled Russian Concert of works by her favorite 20th c. Russian composers on March 28, 2006. The present CD is the recording of that concert. "... carving out a place of her own that no other performer on the instrument can reach." (Fanfare)

Tracklist:

Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act I: Introduction
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act I Scene 1: The Street Awakens
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act I Scene 2: Juliet As A Young Girl
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act I Scene 2: Dance Of The Knight
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act I Scene 2: Balcony Scene
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act I Scene 2: Mercutio
Viola Sonata, Op. 147: I. Moderato
Viola Sonata, Op. 147: II. Allegretto
Viola Sonata, Op. 147: III. Adagio
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): I. Lento - Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): II. Allegro Scherzando
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): III. Andante
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): IV. Allegro Mosso
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act II: Carnival
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act II: Death Of Mercutio
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For Viola And Piano): Act IV Epilogue: Death Of Juliet
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For 2 Violas And Piano): Act III: Morning Serenade
Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64 (Arr. V. Borisovsky For 2 Violas And Piano): Act III: Dance With Mandolins

UPC: 5991813274328
Label: Hungaroton
Release Date: 10.9.15
Format: CD

Prokofiev / Golani / Lenehan / Perry - Russian Concert (2 CD)