Instrumentation:

viola solo

orchestra:

picc, 2,2,2,2, contra bsn / 4,2,2,1 / timp, 2 perc / solo viola / strings

Duration:

10 min 40 sec

Year:

2013

Program Notes:

concerto for viola explores the interplay between soloist and ensemble, slow rubato and driving mechanical beats, sweetness and sorrow, intimate lyricism and virtuosic spitfire.

I am greatly indebted to violist Sam Bergman of the Minnesota Orchestra for his comments and feedback throughout the writing process, as well as his brilliant performance for the recording.

Performance History:

Not yet premiered professional

Recorded by Sam Bergman, viola, and Kensho Watanabe, conductor with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra - April 2013

Available for digital download as a PDF

This is the solo viola part ONLY. If you are interested in performing the piece, please contact me for full score and parts purchase or rental.