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Shostakovich - Viola Sonata, Op. 147: II. Allegretto

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Viola Sonata, Op. 147: II. Allegretto

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Performers: James Creitz (viola) & Mihail Sarbu (piano)

The Viola Sonata is the very last work composed by Shostakovitch, which was written and dedicated to Fyodor Druzhinin. It was first performed in Moscow on December 28, 1975.

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  • However, Shosty is known for ignoring his own tempo markings and playing things ridiculously fast....

  • so glad someone finally put this up its such a gorgeous viola piece

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  • The opening of this movement is a transcription of the prelude to his incomplete opera The Gamblers, perhaps Shosty's way of saying he still had unfinished business at his death!

  • I just love Shosty's brooding klezmer mood...

  • I love this!!

    somewhere I heard a version of this with an orchestra and it was so intense sounding, I loved it!!

    I would love to play this

  • And then he died

  • This is such an awesome piece! I don't know why I never paid attention to this movement before.

  • @edwardviolahands i remember reading a quote from him saying "you see my metronome at home is out of order so pay no attention to what i wrote" lol

  • @DevilViolinist

    For speed, try Vladimir Bukač with Yakov Kasman - just one thin notch above Bashmet.

  • @Violapianist

    Try his Sonata for piano and cello - Op. 40. I am quite sure you will love it.

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