Kim Kashkashian's 1991 release on ECM New Series is a captivating journey through the world of chamber music, featuring works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Paul Chihara, and Linda Bouchard. This album showcases Kashkashian's exceptional skill as a violist, with a program that includes Shostakovich's Viola Sonata, Op. 147, a significant late work by the Russian composer. The sonata is presented in its entirety, with Kashkashian navigating its three movements—Moderato, Allegretto. Scherzo, and Adagio—with technical precision and expressive depth. The album also features works by Paul Chihara and Linda Bouchard, adding a contemporary dimension to the program. With a total duration of one hour, this album offers a rich and varied listening experience, highlighting Kashkashian's versatility and musical insight.
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