Music Minus One Viola-Schubert's seminal chamber composition the Piano Quintet ...(+)
Music Minus One Viola-Schubert's seminal chamber composition the Piano Quintet in A major D667 commonly known as The Trout or Die Forelle is certainly one of the greatest pieces of music ever penned. Its rich textures and lovely melody create an unforgettable musical experience. Its celebration of nature's beauty stems from a summer trip in the Austrian Alps which inspired the young Schubert to rework a song into this complex chamber-piece. Composed of five alternating movements The Trout uses unique orchestration (substituting a double bass for the second violin) and gives special emphasis to the piano as well. But all the instruments take an equal role and this may also be a reason for thepiece's eternal popularity. The Trout instantly brings to mind the calm serenity of the summer mountain air and its sparkling melody and gentle poignancy leave a particularly happy feeling in both player and listener. It is a joy-filled piece but at the same time is filled with a serene quality that makes it one of the most exhilarating pieces for any musician to play and one of the most important compositions for any musician to learn. This Music Minus One edition gives you that opportunity in the comfort of your own home. Contains a high-quality printed solo part with informative liner notes and digitally remastered compact disc with accompaniments indexed for ease of practice. Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano The Classic String Quartet
Music Minus One Viola-Dvorak's beautiful Terzetto composed in 1887 at the very ...(+)
Music Minus One Viola-Dvorak's beautiful Terzetto composed in 1887 at the very height of his career is one of only two works using the combination of 2 violins and viola. His masterful scoring for strings so evident in his symphonies and other works is brilliantly displayed in this lovely trio for strings. Highly recommended. Includes a complete high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then performed again with accompaniments only minus you the soloist. Performed by Hugh Loughran viola Accompaniment: Emanuel Vardi violin Tony Rapport 2nd violin
Music Minus One Viola Deluxe 2-CD Set-This beautiful and substantial string quar...(+)
Music Minus One Viola Deluxe 2-CD Set-This beautiful and substantial string quartet is eternally popular amongst chamber music aficionados. Beautiful harmonies and of course Beethoven's masterful ability to combine the four instruments make it a favorite. Includes a high-quality printed music score informative liner notes and two compact discs containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed by Linda Lawrence viola Accompaniment: The Vieuxtemps String Quartet: Masako Yanagita violin Marnie Hall violin Evalyn Steinbock violoncello
Performed by Elissaveta Staneva violaAccompaniment: Plovdiv Youth OrchestraCond...(+)
Performed by Elissaveta Staneva violaAccompaniment: Plovdiv Youth OrchestraConductor: Nayden TodorovHoffmeister's viola concerto is one of the first major concerti to feature the viola as a virtuoso soloinstrument. One of the most popular of this prolific composer's works it is a beautiful piece in the classical tradition. Includes a printed music score with informative liner notes; and a compact disc with the concerto performedfirst in stereo with the soloist then again in Stereo minus you the soloist.
In late 1779 Mozart penned this delectable classic which stands as the only re...(+)
In late 1779 Mozart penned this delectable classic which stands as the only remaining Mozart composition in this form incorporating both symphonic and concerto styles. It features wonderful parts for both of the soloinstruments against Mozart's incomparably brilliant writing and orchestration. We have also included two wonderful Mozart bon-bons The E-major Adagio KV364; and the C-major Rondo KV373. A magical and exciting experienceto perform this alongside virtuoso Jürgen Klos at the viola and Les Orpheistes Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Joel Mathias Jenny. A classic not to be missed by any violinist! Includes slow-tempo practice accompanimentsof the faster outer movements.