Viola Tales (2009)

Although the viola repertoire written by mainstream composers pales in comparison to that of the violin and even the cello, there are still several fine contributions that have been made to the repertoire of the violin's awkward big sibling. Even still, these works scarcely find their way onto CDs and even when they do, the recording quality is not always ideal. Violist Pauline Sachse and pianist Daniel Heide have easily overcome these obstacles in their 2009 Ars Produktion disc entitled "Viola Tales". Taking its name from ... Read More

Although the viola repertoire written by mainstream composers pales in comparison to that of the violin and even the cello, there are still several fine contributions that have been made to the repertoire of the violin's awkward big sibling. Even still, these works scarcely find their way onto CDs and even when they do, the recording quality is not always ideal. Violist Pauline Sachse and pianist Daniel Heide have easily overcome these obstacles in their 2009 Ars Produktion disc entitled "Viola Tales". Taking its name from one of the many earlier working titles of what was to become Schumann's Op. 113 "Märchenbilder", the program includes both early and late Schumann compositions, the early Op. 11, no. 4 Hindemith Sonata, and a piece written especially for Sachse: Martin Kraemer's Elegie for Viola and Piano, "No More Words". Sachse's playing captures all of the positive aspects of her instrument: warm, even tone across all four strings, an impressive cantabile sound contrasting with a marvelously... Read Less

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