DUTCH HIDDEN GEMS

HENK BADINGS,
ARNE WERKMAN,
JAN KOETSIER,
HENRIETTE BOSMANS

DANA ZEMTSOV, viool
ANNA FEDOROVA,, piano
PHION ORCHESTRA,
o.l.v. SHIZUO Z KUWAHARA

This programme is a wonderful little treasure chest overflowing with musical gems for the viola, all composed in Holland in the twentieth century. Even more delightful is the thought that these pieces and their four composers abide in the twilight of Dutch musical life and seldom if ever come to the attention of soloists and orchestras. They spotlight a beautiful solo instrument – the viola - which is not exactly seen as the prima donna of the podium, and which usually occupies a modest place as a middle voice in the orchestra or string quartet. This is the first recording of the Concertino for viola and orchestra of Jan Koetsier.

Henk Badings
01. Concerto for Viola and String Orchestra: I. Quasi Lento 11:51
02. Concerto for Viola and String Orchestra: II. Adagio 6:27
03. Concerto for Viola and String Orchestra: III. Allegro Molto 5:30

Arne Werkman
04. Pavane for Viola and String Orchestra 5:25

Jan Koetsier
05. Concertino for Viola and Orchestra: I. Allegro Energico 3:37
06. Concertino for Viola and Orchestra: II. Andante Cantabile 4:33
07. Concertino for Viola and Orchestra: III. Lento Quasi Recitativo 4:38

Henk Badings
08. Sonata for Viola and Piano: I. Allegro 8:42
09. Sonata for Viola and Piano: II. Largo 6:06
10. Sonata for Viola and Piano: III. Vivace 5:13

Henriëtte Bosmans
11. Arietta for Viola and Piano: Largo 2:58

CCS41222
Channel Classics
723385412229