Immerse yourself in the rich and diverse world of classical chamber music with William Primrose's captivating album, "Kreisler, Paganini, Handel & Others: Works for Viola & Piano." Released on August 6, 2021, under Biddulph Recordings, this album is a testament to Primrose's virtuosity and versatility as a violist.
Spanning a little over an hour and seventeen minutes, the album features a meticulously curated selection of works originally composed for various instruments, masterfully transcribed for viola and piano. The tracklist is a journey through the centuries, showcasing pieces from the Baroque era to the Romantic period, and even a few modern arrangements.
Primrose's renditions of Handel's Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1 No. 3 and Bach's Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639, are particularly noteworthy, demonstrating his ability to breathe new life into these timeless classics. The album also includes arrangements of works by Paganini, Kreisler, and Dvořák, among others, each piece showcasing Primrose's technical prowess and expressive depth.
The album is a delightful blend of familiar favorites and lesser-known gems, all united by the exquisite interplay between the viola and piano. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rewarding listening experience that highlights the beauty and versatility of the viola.
Tracks
Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (Arr. A. Templeton for Viola & Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1 No. 3, HWV 361 (Transcr. for Viola & Piano): I. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1 No. 3, HWV 361 (Transcr. for Viola & Piano): II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1 No. 3, HWV 361 (Transcr. for Viola & Piano): III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1 No. 3, HWV 361 (Transcr. for Viola & Piano): IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Cello Sonata in A Major, G. 4 (Excerpts Transcr. for Viola & Piano): I. AdagioLuigi Boccherini, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Cello Sonata in A Major, G. 4 (Excerpts Transcr. for Viola & Piano): II. AllegroLuigi Boccherini, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Solfeggietto in C Minor, Wq. 117 No. 2 (Arr. W. Primrose for Viola & Piano)Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Harpsichord Suite in E Minor: VIII. Tambourin (Arr. F. Kreisler for Viola & Piano)Jean-Philippe Rameau, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Violin Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 3: III. Presto (Transcr. L. Bridgewater for Viola & Piano)Giuseppe Tartini, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. A. Wilhelmj for Viola & Piano)Franz Schubert, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 3, Warum? (Arr. W. Burmester for Viola & Piano)Robert Schumann, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
24 Caprices, Op. 1 (Excerpts): No. 13 in B-Flat Major "Devil's Laughter" [Arr. E. Wild for Viola & Piano]Niccolò Paganini, William Primrose, Earl Wild
24 Caprices, Op. 1 (Excerpts): No. 24 in A Minor [Arr. W. Primrose for Viola & Piano]Niccolò Paganini, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Gypsy Songs, Op. 55, B. 104: No. 4, Songs My Mother Taught Me (Arr. F. Kreisler for Viola & Piano)Antonín Dvořák, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
Negro Spiritual Melody (After Dvořák's Op. 95 No. 2) [Transcr. for Viola & Piano]Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (Arr. for Viola & Piano)Claude Debussy, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
Praeludium & Allegro in the Style of Pugnani (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
La précieuse in the Style of Couperin (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
Allegretto in the Style of Boccherini (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Scherzo in the Style of Dittersdorf (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Aucassin and Nicolette (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 1, Liebesfreud (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
Syncopation (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Fritz Kreisler, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
Der Opernball: Midnight Bells (Arr. F. Kreisler for Viola & Piano)Richard Heuberger, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
Cherry Ripe (Transcr. for Viola & Piano)Cyril Scott, William Primrose, Franz Rupp
Hassan: Serenade (Arr. for Viola & Piano)Frederick Delius, William Primrose, Joseph Kahn
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