Tamsin Waley-Cohen, a violinist of 'fearless intensity' (The Guardian), explores post-1944 solo repertoire, pushing the instrument to it's limits on Soli, her new release on Signum Classics. BartÃ³k's Solo Sonata, an 'Everest' of the violin repertoire, sits at the heart of this recording which also includes Krzysztof Penderecki's Cadenza, and miniatures by Elliott Carter, GyÃ¶rgy KurtÃ¡g and George Benjamin. Ms. Waley-Cohen's adventurous and varied career includes performances with the RPO, LPO and BBC orchestras, conductors Andrew Litton and Tamas Vasary, and an "Artist in Residence" association with Orchestra of the Swan. Performances have taken her across the UK, Europe, to the USA and the Antipodes. An in-demand recitalist, Tamsin enjoys a successful performing and recording duo partnership with pianist and composer Huw Watkins. Her interest in contemporary music has led to strong relationships with contemporary composers, including Mr. Watkins', Richard Causton, Joseph Phibbs, and Torsten Rasch.

Tracklist:

Sonata For Solo Violin, Sz. 117, Bb 124: I. Tempo Di Ciaccona
Sonata For Solo Violin, Sz. 117, Bb 124: II. Fuga. Risoluto, Non Troppo Vivo
Sonata For Solo Violin, Sz. 117, Bb 124: III. Melodia - Adagio
Sonata For Solo Violin, Sz. 117, Bb 124: IV. Presto
Three Miniatures For Solo Violin: I. A Lullaby For Lalit
Three Miniatures For Solo Violin: II. A Canon For Sally
Three Miniatures For Solo Violin: III. Lauer Lied
Cadenza
Four Lauds: I. Statement – Remembering Aaron
Four Lauds: III. Rhapsodic Musings (2000)
Six Miniatures: I. In Nomine All’ungherese (Damjanich Emlékko)
Six Miniatures: II. Anziksz Kellerannanak (Postcard To Anna Keller)
Six Miniatures: III. Hommage A John Cage
Six Miniatures: IV. Thomas Blum In Memoriam
Six Miniatures: V. ...Féerie D’automne...
Six Miniatures: VI. Hommage A J.S.B.

UPC: 635212041628
Label: Signum Classics
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Tamsin Waley-Cohen - Soli - Works for Solo Violin (CD)