"The program opens with Leon Honnore's engaging Morceau de concert, a zesty showpiece that highlights the viola's melodic heart and hints at Beethoven's influence."
"Cesar Franck's Violin Sonata, performed in Paul-Louis Neuberth's arrangement for viola, showcases Ridout's glowing tone and technique, bringing the richly layered music to life."
"Ridout's skillful transcriptions of Faure songs reveal the viola's versatility, with reflective works like Les Berceaux and Apres un reve exploring considerable emotional depths."
Timothy Ridout and Jonathan Ware present a program highlighting the viola's capabilities in fin-de-siecle Paris. They perform Leon Honnore's Morceau de concert, showcasing the viola's melodic potential. Henri Busser's Appassionato adds a moody contrast, while Cesar Franck's Violin Sonata, arranged for viola, is brought to life with Ridout's technique and Ware's rhythmic precision. The selection includes transcriptions of Faure songs, revealing both salon-like charm and deeper emotional resonance in pieces like Les Berceaux and Apres un reve.
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