with David Hardy, Cello, Katherine Collier, Piano, and the Chester String Quartet
JOHANNES BRAHMS(1833-1897)
Trio in A Minor for Viola, Cello, and Piano, Op. 114
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Andante Grazioso
IV. Allegro
Quintet in B Minor for Viola and String Quartet, Op. 115
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Andantino – Presto non assai, ma non sentimento
IV. Con moto
Repertoire
HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH (1732-1809)
Allegro di Molto from Divertimento in D
LISZT, FRANZ (1811-1886)
Liebestraum, No. 3
BACH, CPE (1714-1788)
Solfeggietto
BACH, JS (1685-1750)
Komm Susser Tod
PAGANINI, NICOLO (1782-1840)
Caprice No. 13
FAURÉ, GABRIEL (1845-1924)
Après un Rêve
KREISLER, FRITZ (1875-1962)
Tambourin en rondeau
MENDELSSOHN, FELIX (1809-1847)
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges
BOCCHERINI, LUIGI (1743-1805)
Allegro from Sonata No. 6 in A
SCHUBERT, FRANZ (1797-1828)
Nacht und Träume
BENJAMIN, ARTHUR (1893-1960)
From San Domingo
FAURÉ, GABRIEL (1845-1924)
Élégie
PAGANINI, NICOLO (1782-1840)
Caprice No. 5
BRAHMS, JOHANNES (1833-1897)
Minnelied
BENJAMIN, ARTHUR (1893-1960)
Jamaican Rumba
GRIEG, EDVARD (1843-1907)
Jeg elsker Dig (Ich Liebe Dich)
MENDELSSOHN, FELIX (1809-1847)
May Breezes (Song without Words)
KREISLER, FRITZ (1875-1962)
La Chasse
SAINT-SAËNS, CAMILLE
Le Cygne (The Swan)
KREISLER, FRITZ (1875-1962)
Praeludium and Allegro
YIZHAK SCHOTTEN, VIOLA
with Katherine Collier, Piano, Carole Terry, Harpsichord, Frank Epstein, Percussion and the Slovak Radio Orchestra - Kirk Trevor, Conductor
Repertoire
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, RALPH (1872-1958)
Suite for Viola and Orchestra
I. Prelude
II. Carol
III. Christmas Dance
IV. Ballad
V. Moto Perpetuo
VI. Musette
VII. Polka melancolique
VIII. Galop
BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN (1685-1750) (transcribed by Z. Kodaly)
Fantasia Cromatica
BACH, WILHELM FRIEDEMANN (1710-1784)
Sonata in C minor
I. Adagio e mesto
II. Allegro non troppo
III. Allegro scherzando
COLGRASS, MICHAEL (b. 1932)
Variations for Four Drums and Viola
With written and spoken commentary by Yizhak Schotten
David Zinman, Conductor:
"This disc is an invaluable tool for young violists who would like to pursue an orchestral career."
Cynthia Phelps, Principal Violist, New York Philharmonic:
"This CD is an absolute must for any violist wishing to enter the orchestral world. It is a completely comprehensive guide to all the tools of the trade, including wonderful performances of a wide variety of excerpts, sage advice on how to practice each one, and thoughtful commentary."
Geraldine Walther, Former Principal Violist, San Francisco Symphony:
"I heartily recommend this extremely helpful and excellent tool for any young violist who is looking for good, thorough advice."
Paul Silverthorne, Principal Violist, London Symphony Orchestra:
"Exemplary playing and sound advice. I dream of hearing an audition like this!"
Charles Pikler, Principal Violist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra:
"An important contribution to the viola world. This is very useful not only for students but teachers like me to have this as a reference.”
with Katherine Collier, Viola and Harpsichord, Edward Parmentier and the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
MARAIS, MARIN (1656-1728)
Five Old French Dances for Viola and Harpsichord
I. Rondeau L’Agreable
II. La Provençale
III. La Muzette
IV. La Matelotte
V. Le Basque et double
BRITTEN, BENJAMIN (1913-1976)
Lachrymae for Viola and String Orchestra, Op. 48
SCHUBERT, FRANZ (1797-1828)
Sonata for Arpeggione for Viola and Piano
I. Allegro moderato
II. Adagio
III. Allegretto
SHULMAN, ALAN (1915-2002)
Theme and Variations for Viola and Orchestra
YIZHAK SCHOTTEN, VIOLA
with Paul Silverthorne, Viola, Peter Rejto, Cello, Katherine Collier, Piano, and the Ann Arbor Sinfonietta
BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN (1685-1750)
Concerto in D for Viola and Strings
I. Allegro
II. Siciliano
III. Allegro
BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG VAN (1770-1827)
Duo for Viola & Cello "mit zwei obligaten Augengläsern"
BRAHMS, JOHANNES (1833-1897)
Sonata in E minor, Op. 38 for Viola and Piano
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Allegretto quasi menuetto
III. Allegro
BRIDGE, FRANK (1879-1941)
Lament for Two Violas
YIZHAK SCHOTTEN, VIOLA
with Katherine Collier, Piano
REBECCA CLARKE (1886-1979)
Sonata for Viola and Piano
I. Impetuoso
II. Vivace
III. Adagio-Allegro
ERNEST BLOCH (1880-1959)
Suite for Viola and Piano
I. Lento-Allegro-Moderato
II. Allegro ironico
III. Lento
IV. Molto vivo
PAUL HINDEMITH (1895-1963)
Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 11 No. 4
I. Fantasie
II. Thema mit Variationen
III. Finale (mit Variationen)
YIZHAK SCHOTTEN, VIOLA
with Katherine Collier, Piano
PROKOFIEV, SERGEI (1891-1953)
Five Pieces from the Ballet Romeo and Juliet for Viola and Piano (transcribed by Borisovsky/Schotten)
I. Introduction
II. The Young Juliet
III. Dance of the Knights
IV. Death of Juliet
V. Mercutio
