SONATAS AND LYRISCHE STUCKE FOR VIOLA D'AMORE AND PIANO

Losito, Valerio - Sonate Fuer Viola D'amore Und Kl 1. Moderato, Assai Cantabile Ed Espressivo 2. Adagio Molto Espressivo 3. Allegro Assai Sempre Scherzando - Trio: Molto C 4. Allegro Con Brio Losito, Valerio - Sonate Fuer Viola D'amore Und Kl 1. Moderato Assai, Molto Espressivo 2. Andante Sostenuto E Molto Espressivo 3. Scherzino: Allegretto Scherzando - Trio: Modera 4. Allegro Ma Non Troppo Płyta 2. Losito, Valerio - Sonate Fuer Viola D'amore Und Kl 1. Moderato 2. Andante Molto Sostenuto 3. Allegro Assai Quasi Presto 4. Allegro Assai Molto Energico Losito, Valerio - Lyrische Stuecke Fuer Viola D'am Nr. 1 Idylle Nr. 2 Humoreske Nr. 3 Romanze Nr. 4 Barcarole Nr. 5 Elegie Nr. 6 Cavatine Nr. 7 Legende Nr. 8 Ballade Nr. 9 Gavotte ? Robert Lach (1874-1958) was an Austrian scholar, (ethno)musicologist, philosopher, Professor at the Wiener Akademie, in short a scientist pur sang, with a passion for composing: he wrote a substantial oeuvre of 10 symphonies, masses, 25 string quartets and other chamber music. His style is Post-Brahmsian: quietly flowing and arching melodies over rich and late-romantic harmonies. ? Robert Lach was the last composer writing for the viola d’amore, an instrument much in use in the baroque, but later overshadowed by the violin and viola. This recording presents his complete 3 sonatas for this instrument, as well as the 9 Lyrische Stücke. ? Italian violinist Valerio Losito is a strong advocate of this music, he already recorded a highly praised viola d’amore solo album for Brilliant Classics (BC94367) as well as sonatas by Veracini, Tessarini and Scarlatti. ? This disc is a FIRST RECORDING, and a real find! ? Extensive liner notes written by the artist.