Composer: Henk Badings, Henriette Hilda Bosmans, Jan Koetsier, Arne Werkman
Performer: Dana Zemtsov, Anna Fedorova
Orchestra: Phion Orchestra
Conductor: Shizuo Z Kuwahara
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Channel
Catalogue: CCS41222
Release: 2022
Size: 2.04 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Badings: Concerto for Viola and String Orchestra
01. I. Quasi Lento
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Allegro Molto
04. Werkman: Pavane for Viola and String Orchestra
Koetsier: Concertino for Viola and Orchestra
05. I. Allegro Energico
06. II. Andante Cantabile
07. III. Lento Quasi Recitativo
Badings: Sonata for Viola and Piano
08. I. Allegro
09. II. Largo
10. III. Vivace
11. Bosmans: Arietta for Viola and Piano: Largo
This programme is a wonderful little treasure chest overflowing with musical gems for the viola, all composed in Holland in the twentieth century. Even more delightful is the thought that these pieces and their four composers abide in the twilight of Dutch musical life and seldom if ever come to the attention of soloists and orchestras. They spotlight a beautiful solo instrument – the viola – which is not exactly seen as the prima donna of the podium, and which usually occupies a modest place as a middle voice in the orchestra or string quartet. This is the first recording of the Concertino for Viola and Orchestra of Jan Koetsier.