Release type
ALBUM
Bax: Viola Sonata / Concert Piece / Legend / Trio in 1 Movement
Product information
From $5.94
Release options
(C) 2006 Naxos
Volume 1
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1
I. Molto moderato - Allegro
09:13
Popularity 6/10 -
2
II. Allegro energico e non troppo presto
06:07
Popularity 5/10 -
3
III. Molto lento
07:18
Popularity 7/10
Volume 2
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1
(Fantasy)
12:31
Popularity 0/10
Volume 3
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1
Legend
09:25
Popularity 1/10
Volume 4
-
1Popularity 0/10
Like its larger brethren the double bass, the viola is often viewed as one of the awkward cousins of the string family when it comes to solo or chamber compositions. Instead, the viola is often relegated to the inner voices and focused on supporting rolls. While it's true that there have been plenty of sub-par compositions for the instrument, and there have been a number of viola soloists whose sound is not completely flattering, neither is the case on this album. Composer Arnold Bax, who is usually more well known for his orchestral compositions, is highly gifted at writing to the strengths of the viola and suppressing the instrument's shortcomings. Likewise, violist Martin Outram produces an extremely satisfying sound. His playing on the G and C strings is robust and throaty without ever being muddy. Passages on the A string remain clear but never nasal, as can often be the case.
Put these two components together and the result is very enjoyable chamber music CD. The two works on the album featuring violin are actually far less successful than the pieces for viola and piano. The Sonata for viola and piano rightly receives top billing; the writing for both instruments is highly idiomatic and plays to the strengths of the viola. The interplay between the musicians is seamless and balance is well adjusted (another problem area for the viola). For the sonata alone, this CD is definitely worthwhile.
Put these two components together and the result is very enjoyable chamber music CD. The two works on the album featuring violin are actually far less successful than the pieces for viola and piano. The Sonata for viola and piano rightly receives top billing; the writing for both instruments is highly idiomatic and plays to the strengths of the viola. The interplay between the musicians is seamless and balance is well adjusted (another problem area for the viola). For the sonata alone, this CD is definitely worthwhile.
Volume 1
1. Viola Sonata: I. Molto moderato - Allegro
- Primary Artist
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Julian Rolton
Martin Outram - Composer
- Arnold Bax
- Engineer
- Eleanor Walton
- Producer
- Andrew Walton
2. Viola Sonata: II. Allegro energico e non troppo presto
- Performer
-
Martin Outram
Julian Rolton - Primary Artist
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Julian Rolton
Martin Outram - Composer
- Arnold Bax
3. Viola Sonata: III. Molto lento
- Performer
-
Martin Outram
Julian Rolton - Primary Artist
-
Julian Rolton
Martin Outram - Composer
- Arnold Bax
Volume 2
1. Concert Piece: Concert Piece (Fantasy)
- Primary Artist
-
Julian Rolton
Martin Outram - Composer
- Arnold Bax
- Engineer
- Eleanor Walton
- Producer
- Andrew Walton
Volume 3
1. Legend for Viola and Piano: Legend
- Primary Artist
-
Julian Rolton
Martin Outram - Composer
- Arnold Bax
- Engineer
- Eleanor Walton
- Producer
- Andrew Walton
Volume 4
1. Piano Trio, Op. 4: Trio
- Primary Artist
-
Julian Rolton
Laurence Jackson
Martin Outram - Composer
- Arnold Bax
- Engineer
- Eleanor Walton
- Producer
- Andrew Walton
Technical Specifications
- Volume
- 4 volumes in total
- Tracks
- 6 tracks available
- Type
- ALBUM
- Format
- Digital Media
- Duration
- 1 hour, 1 minutes and 3 seconds
- Explicit
- None
- Coverart
- Available and up to 1400x1400 px
- Booklet
- Available in PDF format
- Max Quality
CD Quality (Lossless)
16bit / 44.1 kHz
Stereo
- Audio Extension
Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF
Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA
- Archive Format
- Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR
- Lyrics
- No lyrics found
- Synchronized Lyrics
- No synced lyrics found
- Genres
- Classical, Orchestra, Chamber Group
- Label
- Naxos
- Music Distribution Service
- Naxos of America Inc.
- Country
Hong Kong SAR China- Language
- No linguistic content
- Popularity
- Popularity 0/10
- Release Date
- Oct 29, 2006
- Track Preview
- Available
- Delivery Charge
- Free
- Delivery Method
- Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site
- UPC
- 747313278428
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