Name: Romantic Showpieces For Viola by Mark Neumann & En-chi Anna Ho
Brand: Mark Neumann & En-Chi Anna Ho
SKU: 884385466152
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

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For more than two centuries, the viola has struggled to find a role as a solo instrument alongside the violin and the cello. The bulk of the literature written expressly for the viola didn't come into existence until the 20th century. There still exists, however, a good deal of literature from the preceding century that is little known to listeners and is rarely heard on disc or stage. Violist Mark Neumann, along with pianist En-Chi Anna Ho, has set out to rectify this situation on this ACA album. Rather than the norm of taking works from the violin repertoire and transcribing them for the viola (often with highly unsatisfactory results), Neumann chooses for his program a set of short, Romantic-era showpieces specifically written for his instrument. That so many such pieces exist -- and by composers virtually all listeners will recognize by name -- is somewhat of a surprise. The most striking aspect of this set of seven pieces is how perfectly each of them plays to the strengths of the viola and shies away from its weaknesses. The result is a wonderfully varied, engaging, and entirely convincing program of Romantic music that is neither fluffy nor trite. Neumann's playing accentuates the positive traits in the scores. Technically quite solid, Neumann also plays with robust intensity and conviction.

1. Fantasie

by Johann Nepomuk Hummel & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Composer: Johann Nepomuk Hummel; Composer
Music Publisher: Theodore Presser Co.; Other

2. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 1 Nicht schnell)

by Robert Schumann & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Robert Schumann; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

3. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 2 Lebhaft)

by Robert Schumann & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Robert Schumann; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

4. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 3 Rasch)

by Robert Schumann & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Robert Schumann; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

5. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 4 Langsam, mit ...)

by Robert Schumann & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Robert Schumann; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

6. Piece de Concert

by Georges Enesco & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Georges Enesco
George Enescu; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

7. Konzertstuck in G Minor, Op. 46

by Hans Sitt & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Hans Sitt; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

8. Elegie, Op. 30

by Henri Vieuxtemps & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Henri Vieuxtemps; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

9. Romanze, Op. 85

by Max Bruch & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Composer: Max Bruch; Composer
Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Pd; Other

10. Andante e Rondo Ungarese, Op. 35

by Carl Maria Von Weber & En-chi Anna Ho & Mark Neumann

Primary Artist: Mark Neumann
En-chi Anna Ho; Main Performer
Composer: Carl Maria Von Weber; Composer
Music Publisher: Music Sales Corp.; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 14 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

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

Chamber Music, Classical, Chamber Group

Label

ACA Digital Recording, Inc

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 11, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

884385466152

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Romantic Showpieces For Viola

1. Fantasie

2. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 1 Nicht schnell)

3. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 2 Lebhaft)

4. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 3 Rasch)

5. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 4 Langsam, mit ...)

6. Piece de Concert

7. Konzertstuck in G Minor, Op. 46

8. Elegie, Op. 30

9. Romanze, Op. 85

10. Andante e Rondo Ungarese, Op. 35

Technical Specifications

Romantic Showpieces For Viola

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1. Fantasie

2. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 1 Nicht schnell)

3. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 2 Lebhaft)

4. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 3 Rasch)

5. Marchenbilder, Op. 113 (No. 4 Langsam, mit ...)

6. Piece de Concert

7. Konzertstuck in G Minor, Op. 46

8. Elegie, Op. 30

9. Romanze, Op. 85

10. Andante e Rondo Ungarese, Op. 35

Technical Specifications