Berlioz · Paganini
Harold in Italy · Sonata per la Gran Viola e Orchestra
David Aaron Carpenter, viola · Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra · Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor
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Joseph Martin Kraus
Viola Concertos
David Aaron Carpenter, viola
Riitta Pesola, cello
Tapiola Sinfonietta
Janne Nisonen, concert master
Track listing
9 tracks · 61:27Joseph Martin Kraus
- Concerto in E-flat major for Viola and Orchestra, VB 153c 20:25
- 1 I. Risoluto 10:45
- 2 II. Adagio e cantabile 4:59
- 3 III. Rondo: Moderato 4:41
- Concerto in C major for Viola and Orchestra, VB 153b 17:36
- 4 I. Allegro maestoso 8:31
- 5 II. Larghetto cantabile 4:45
- 6 III. Rondo: Allegro 4:20
- Concerto in G major for Viola, Cello, and Orchestra, VB 153a 23:26
- 7 I. Allegro moderato e cantabile 11:33
- 8 II. Adagio 7:04
- 9 III. Rondo: Allegro moderato 4:49
About this recording
This new release features the first-ever commercial recording of three newly discovered, substantial viola concertos by German-born Swedish composer Joseph Martin Kraus (1756-1792). Kraus, one of the most innovative composers of his time, was equated by Haydn to W.A. Mozart as the only two geniuses he knew. The featured works are the only known music from the Classical Era to demand the utmost virtuosity from the viola soloist.
David Aaron Carpenter has emerged as one of the world's most promising young artists and is Recipient of the 2011 Leonard Bernstein Award and of the 2010 Avery Fisher Career Grant. In the words of David P. Stearns of The Philadelphia Inquire, "If there's such a thing as an overnight-star violist, it's David Aaron Carpenter. (...) Carpenter is in a league with the best."
This release follows on the great success of David's earlier recordings, including the Elgar and Schnittke concertos with the Philharmonia Orchestra and conductor Christoph Eschenbach, which was given an ‘Editor's Choice' accolade by Gramophone.
One of the leading chamber orchestras internationally, the Tapiola Sinfonietta has made acclaimed recordings of Classical repertoire, including the Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos with piano soloist Olli Mustonen.
Features
Booklet with liner notes in English and Finnish
The artists
David Aaron Carpenter
Recipient of the 2011 Leonard Bernstein Award and winner of the 2010 Avery Fisher Career Grant, David has emerged as one of the world's most promising young artists. Since making his debut in 2005 with The Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Christoph Eschenbach, David has performed with leading musicians and orchestras in the United States and Europe which include the Philharmonia Orchestra, Dresden Staatskapelle, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, NDR Sinfonieorchester, and the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra.
Tapiola Sinfonietta
The Tapiola Sinfonietta has established itself as Finland’s premier chamber orchestra. Founded as the Espoo City Orchestra in 1987, it currently has 44 members. The orchestra is known for its adventurous repertoire planning and has been widely acclaimed for nuanced performances across a wide range of eras and styles.
Also recommended
Elgar & Schnittke
Viola Concertos
David Aaron Carpenter, viola · Philharmonia Orchestra · Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
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