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Amihai Grosz

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[The Profound Charm of the Viola, as Portrayed by a Berlin Philharmonic Virtuoso]A solo album by Amichai Gross, the Berlin Philharmonics principal violist and a native of Jerusalem, is now available. Also noteworthy is the participation of Kim Sonuk, a brilliant pianist from South Korea. Yizkor by the Hungarian Jewish composer Eden Plthoz (Plthoz Eden) takes its title from a Jewish prayer derived from the Hebrew word for remembrance, which in modern times carries the meaning of commemorating the victims of the Holocaust. Gross delivers a performance imbued with deep empathy for this work, which conveys profound prayer and intense emotion. In the widely beloved Arpeggione Sonata, he presents a light and lyrical interpretation that allows listeners to fully savor Schuberts signature beautiful, song-like quality. And in the Viola SonataShostakovichs final workhe captivates with a profound interpre