Music for solo viola by J. S. Bach and Max Reger
I “discovered” a new viola player today! I had not heard of Tabea Zimmermann before. My great loss… but I am making up for lost time!
“Tabea Zimmermann is one of the greatest players of our time (on any instrument).”
— The Observer
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Zimmermann-Tabea.htm
“In every single bar of the recording, Tabea Zimmermann convinces the listener with her polished and naturally-agravic interpretation. Every phrase is filled with meaning and opens or closes a musical flow. Discipline and freedom, dancelike rhythm and improvisatory gesture seem to balance themselves effortlessly.”
— Bayern 4 Radio (Germany)
Tabea Zimmermann’s huge musical feelings are clearly evident in this recording. This is her first solo album, and her debut for Myrios Classics. Interwoven with three rarely heard suites by Max Reger, Zimmermann offers transcriptions of two Bach cello suites.
The tracks on this CD are:
1. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.1: I. Molto sostenuto
2. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.1: II. Vivace, andantino, vivace
3. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.1: III. Andante sostenuto
4. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.1: IV. Molto vivace
5. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
6. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. Allemande
7. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: III. Courante
8. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: IV. Sarabande
9. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuet 1 – Menuet 2 – Menuet 1
10. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VI. Gigue
11. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.2: I. Con moto (non troppo vivace)
12. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.2: II. Andante
13. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.2: III. Allegretto – Quasi meno mosso – Allegretto
14. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.2: IV. Vivace
15. Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: I. Prelude
16. Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: II. Allemande
17. Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: III. Courante
18. Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: IV. Sarabande
19. Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: V. Menuet 1 – Menuet 2 – Menuet 1
20. Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: VI. Gigue
21. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.3: I. Moderato
22. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.3: II. Vivace
23. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.3: III. Adagio
24. Suite For Viola Solo Op.131d Nr.3: IV. Allegro vivace
Here is Tabea Zimmermann performing Robert Schumann’s Marchenbilder op 113:
And here she is again, in the viola solo form Berlioz’ Harold in Italy (her solo begins at 3:30):
What fantastic playing is that!
Here is Tabea Zimmermann, performing Penderecki’s Concerto para Viola de Arco:
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Tags: Tabea Zimmermann, Bach, Solo, Viola, Max Reger