Composer: Grazyna Bacewicz, Sylvie Bodorova, Rebecca Clarke, Lillian Fuchs, Maria Theresia von Paradis, Sláva Vorlová
Performer: Kristina Fialová, Jitka Čechová, Anna Paulová
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Arco Diva
Catalogue: UP0236
Release: 2021
Size: 273 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Fuchs: Sonata Pastorale for Unaccompanied Viola
01. I. Fantasia
02. IIa. Pastorale
03. IIb. Allegro
Bodorova: Gila Rome – Meditations for Solo Viola
04. I. Distante e rubato
05. II. Impetuoso
06. III. Distante audace
07. Clarke: Passacaglia on an Old English Tune for viola and piano
08. Clarke: Morpheus
09. Bacewicz: Polish Capriccio
Clarke: Prelude, Allegro & Pastorale for Clarinet & Viola
10. I. Prelude
11. II. Allegro
12. III. Pastorale
13. Vorlová: Fantasy on a Czech Folk Song, Op. 33
14. Paradis: Sicilienne
The new album “Lady Viola” presents various viola repertoire performed by Czech eminent violist Kristina Fialová. Pieces on this release include by Rebecca Clarke, Sylvie Bodorová, Lillian Fuchs and more. Fantasia for Solo Viola by Sláva Vorlová is world premiere recording.
Kristina Fialová has been primarily praised by the critics for her impeccable technique, impassioned performance and sophisticated musical sentiment. After winning the Michal Spisak International Competition in Katowice, Poland, she was invited to the major concert stages around the world. Her appearance at the prestigious Tivoli Festival in Denmark was followed by her debuting in Tonhalle Zürich, Cologne philharmonic hall, Sumida Triphony hall in Tokio, Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima and giving a recital at the Prague Spring festival.