Harold in Italy

This is one of the very first serious viola concertos after a long drought between the writing of this work and the Stamitz and Hoffmeister concertos. The problem with this work is that the Solo Viola doesn’t play for most the end of the piece, making it a terrible work to play on a recital […]

Bruch Romanze for Viola and Orchestra

This is one of very few romantic works written for the viola. I am preparing it again for my upcoming recital in May. The recording I am linking too is impressive for it’s lyricism, but unfortunately I believe the artist made some poor choices by creating a vertical feeling in the section of sixths at […]