Frid / Artamonova / Guild- Frid: Complete Music for Viola & Piano
The Russian composer Grigori Frid (1915-2012), whose long life encompassed the entire existence of the Soviet Union, is best known for his 1969 chamber opera The Diary of Anne Frank. His sizable output, which has yet to be properly explored, includes three major works for viola and piano, their dignified restraint and emotional honesty taking the late works of Shostakovich as their stylistic starting point. They are followed by In Memoriam Grigori Frid, a touching tribute by Alexander Vustin (born 1943) to his former teacher.
Tracklist:
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: I. Phaedra: Andante Sostenuto
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: II. Music In A Palace: Andantino
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: III. Catharsis: Sostenuto Assai E Poco Rubato - Doppio Movimento - Tranquillo
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: IV. Epilogue: Doppio Meno Mosso - Tranquillo E Molto Sostenuto
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 1. Moderato
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 2. Con Moto (Moderato)
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 3. Allegretto
- No. 4. Andantino
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 5. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 6. Lento
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 1, Op. 62 No. 1: I. Tranquillo E Molto Cantabile
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 1, Op. 62 No. 1: II. Allegro
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 1, Op. 62 No. 1: III. Lento
- In Memoriam Grigori Frid: I. Introduction: Semplice
- In Memoriam Grigori Frid: II. Farewell Song: L'istesso Tempo
The Russian composer Grigori Frid (1915-2012), whose long life encompassed the entire existence of the Soviet Union, is best known for his 1969 chamber opera The Diary of Anne Frank. His sizable output, which has yet to be properly explored, includes three major works for viola and piano, their dignified restraint and emotional honesty taking the late works of Shostakovich as their stylistic starting point. They are followed by In Memoriam Grigori Frid, a touching tribute by Alexander Vustin (born 1943) to his former teacher.
Tracklist:
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: I. Phaedra: Andante Sostenuto
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: II. Music In A Palace: Andantino
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: III. Catharsis: Sostenuto Assai E Poco Rubato - Doppio Movimento - Tranquillo
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 2, Op. 78: IV. Epilogue: Doppio Meno Mosso - Tranquillo E Molto Sostenuto
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 1. Moderato
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 2. Con Moto (Moderato)
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 3. Allegretto
- No. 4. Andantino
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 5. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- 6 Pieces, Op. 68: No. 6. Lento
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 1, Op. 62 No. 1: I. Tranquillo E Molto Cantabile
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 1, Op. 62 No. 1: II. Allegro
- Sonata For Viola & Piano No. 1, Op. 62 No. 1: III. Lento
- In Memoriam Grigori Frid: I. Introduction: Semplice
- In Memoriam Grigori Frid: II. Farewell Song: L'istesso Tempo