Recorded at Los Angeles's Colburn School in the acoustically superb Zipper Hall, this disc brings together Paul Chihara's complete output for viola, performed by virtuoso violist, Paul Coletti. The featured work on this disc is the premiere recording Chihara's dazzling Viola Concerto. Commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra, Chihara's concerto is a superb addition to the viola repertoire. At the end of the disc, Paul Chihara is interviewed by disc producer, David Starobin. Also available: Music of Paul Chihara, Vol. 1 (BRIDGE 9267)
Reviews:
“Violist Paul Coletti plays superbly. I don’t believe there is a better violist currently on the musical scene today, and few can match the standard set by this artist. Highly and enthusiastically recommended on all accounts, and a strong contender for my next Want List.” - Fanfare (David Deboor Canfield)
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Concerto Piccolo (for four violas)
Paul Coletti, Gina Coletti, Ben Ullery, Zach Dellinger, violas
Viola Concerto (2008, rev. 2010)
Paul Coletti, viola
the Colburn Orchestra
Yehuda Gilad, conductor
Redwood (1969) for viola and percussion
Paul Coletti, viola
Jack van Geem, percussion
Piano Sonata
Paul Coletti, viola; Vivian Fan, piano
Paul Chihara in conversation with David Starobin
BRIDGE 9365
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