Credits:

Gernot Adrion

Description:

This album brings together viola works by three composers active during the transition from the late 19th century to the 20th.York Bowen, Benjamin Dale, and Frank Bridge were all part of a generation of composers who fused Late Romanticism with Classical Modernism.The violas tone is perfectly suited to the fin-de-sicle atmosphere, resulting in works that, while not flashy, are rich in depth and character.Viola player Gernot Adlion has served as associate principal of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra since 1996.Pianist Yuki Inagawa has performed recitals in Japan, Hungary, and Germany, among other places.Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Sonata for Viola and Piano No. 1 in C Minor Op. 18: Allegro moderato
2.Sonata for Viola and Piano No. 1 in C Minor Op. 18: Poco lento e cantabile
3.Sonata for Viola and Piano No. 1 in C Minor Op. 18: Finale
4.Phantasy for Viola and Pian