Hans GÃ¡l (1890-1987) wrote extensively for the viola, including several remarkable works dating from the first decade of his new life in Edinburgh, where he took refuge after the Nazis seized power in his native Austria. His poignant Suite Concertante for viola and orchestra - effectively a concerto for the instrument - is joined here by three substantial chamber works, all infused with GÃ¡l's trademark lyricism. Hanna Pakkala, the violist in all four works here, is the principal viola of the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and also plays in the Kokkola String Quartet; and Toccata Classics is delighted to welcome the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and it's chief conductor, Sakari Oramo, to it's roster of artists.

Tracklist:

Suite Concertante, Op. 102a (Version For Viola & Orchestra): I. Cantabile
Suite Concertante, Op. 102a (Version For Viola & Orchestra): II. Furioso
Suite Concertante, Op. 102a (Version For Viola & Orchestra): III. Con Grazia
Suite Concertante, Op. 102a (Version For Viola & Orchestra): IV. Burla
Divertimento, Op. 90 No. 3: I. Meditazione
Divertimento, Op. 90 No. 3: II. Folletti
Divertimento, Op. 90 No. 3: III. Figurina
Divertimento, Op. 90 No. 3: IV. Burletta
Viola Sonata In A Major, Op. 101: I. Adagio
Viola Sonata In A Major, Op. 101: II. Quasi Menuetto Tranquillo
Viola Sonata In A Major, Op. 101: III. Allegro Risoluto E Vivace
Trio, Op. 94: I. Pastorale
Trio, Op. 94: II. Intermezzo Grazioso
Trio, Op. 94: III. Intermezzo Agitato
Trio, Op. 94: IV. Meditation On A Scottish Tune

UPC: 5060113445353
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 9.6.19
Format: CD

Gal / Pakkala / Oramo - Music for Viola 1 (CD)