Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of William Primrose with his captivating album "Primrose: Recital, Vol. 2." This collection, released on Naxos in 2012, showcases Primrose's mastery of the viola through a diverse repertoire of classical chamber music. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features a blend of well-known pieces and lesser-heard gems, all performed with Primrose's signature elegance and technical brilliance.
The album opens with Niccolò Paganini's 24 Caprices, Op. 1, expertly arranged for viola and piano, demonstrating Primrose's virtuosity. It continues with a selection of works by Handel, Bach, and Schubert, each piece arranged to highlight the rich, expressive qualities of the viola. Primrose's own compositions, including the Viola Sonata and Soliloquy and Dance, are also featured, offering a personal touch to the collection.
Primrose's collaboration with arrangers such as William Primrose and Victor De Tar adds depth and variety to the album, making it a compelling exploration of the viola's range and versatility. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rewarding listening experience that celebrates the timeless beauty of chamber music.
(C) 2012 Naxos(P) 2012 Naxos
Tracks
24 Caprices, Op. 1, MS 25: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A Minor (Arr. W. Primrose for viola and piano)Niccolò Paganini, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Trio Sonata in E Major, Op. 2 No. 9 HWV 394: I. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Albert Spalding, William Primrose, André Benoist
Passacaglia in G Minor (After G.F. Handel's Keyboard Suite No. 7 in G Minor, HWV 432: VI. Passacaille)Johan Halvorsen, Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose
Komm, susser Tod, BWV 478 (Arr. V. De Tar for viola and organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, William Primrose, Vernon de Tar
24 Caprices, Op. 1 (excerpts): No. 13 in B-Flat Major [arr. W. Primrose for viola]Niccolò Paganini, William Primrose
24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 5 in A MinorNiccolò Paganini, William Primrose
2 Gesänge, Op. 91: No. 1, Gestillte Sehnsucht (Longing at Rest)Johannes Brahms, Marian Anderson, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
2 Gesänge, Op. 91: No. 2, Geistliches Wiegenlied (Virgin's Cradle Song)Johannes Brahms, Marian Anderson, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 9, Herzlich tut mich verlangen (Arr. W. Primrose for viola and organ)Johannes Brahms, William Primrose, Vernon de Tar
24 Caprices, Op. 1, MS 25: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 17 in E-Flat Major (Arr. W. Primrose for viola and piano)Niccolò Paganini, William Primrose, Harry Isaacs
Am Tage aller Seelen, D. 343 "Litanei auf das Fest aller Seelen": Litanei auf das Fest aller Seelen, D. 343 (arr. V. De Tar for viola and organ) [Arr. For Viola & Organ]Franz Schubert, William Primrose, Vernon de Tar
Viola Sonata: I. ElegyArthur Benjamin, William Primrose, Vladimir Sokoloff
Viola Sonata: II. WaltzArthur Benjamin, William Primrose, Vladimir Sokoloff
Viola Sonata: III. ToccataArthur Benjamin, William Primrose, Vladimir Sokoloff
SoliloquyRoy Harris, William Primrose, Johana Harris
Soliloquy and Dance: DanceRoy Harris, William Primrose, Johana Harris
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