William Wallace – Viola Concerto
Joel Rosenberg (viola), Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra
As we pointed out in our previous release of Wallace's orchestral music (TROY557), he is no relation to the Scottish composer of the same name who lived from 1860-1940. He is definitely a modern composer with roots in traditional Romanticism but with contemporary elements that give his music a fresh sound. His principal teachers were Utah's Leroy Robertson, Egon Wellesz and Edmund Rubbra. The last is the composer Wallace most resembles; the Concerto Variations is a work of grand stature, similar in scope to the British master's earlier Symphonies. In contrast is the delightful Second Dance Suite and Cantilena, which reveal Wallace's affinity for Baroque forms. The Viola Concerto is a concise, lightly-scored work which certainly makes a welcome contribution to the still-small repertoire of modern works for the instrument. This will have great appeal for listeners who enjoy neo-Romantic music.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Concertino for Viola and Chamber Orchestra | William Wallace | Joel Rosenberg, viola, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, conductor |
| Concerto Variations | William Wallace | London Symphony Orchestra, Boris Brott, conductor |
| Cantilena | William Wallace | Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, conductor |
| Second Dance Suite | William Wallace | Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, conductor |
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