Joseph Martin Kraus - Kraus: Viola Concertos (LP)

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Joseph Martin Kraus with his captivating album "Viola Concertos," released on April 3, 2012, under the Ondine label. This exquisite collection of chamber music showcases Kraus' mastery of the viola, offering a rich and diverse listening experience that spans a full hour. The album features three distinct concertos, each with its own unique character and charm. The Viola Concerto in E-Flat Major, VB 153c, opens with a bold and resolute first movement, followed by a tender and lyrical Adagio e cantabile, and concludes with a lively Rondo. The Viola Concerto in C Major, VB 153b, begins with an elegant and majestic Allegro maestoso, transitions into a serene and cantabile Larghetto, and culminates in a spirited Allegro Rondo. The Concerto for Viola and Cello in G Major, VB 153a, rounds out the album with its graceful and cantabile Allegro moderato, a poignant Adagio, and a spirited Allegro moderato Rondo. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Kraus' "Viola Concertos" is sure to delight and inspire.