Shostakovich: The Gadfly/Sonata Op. 147/...: Music for Viola and Piano

Shostakovich’s Viola Sonata, his final composition, is a profound reflection on mortality. Written in 1975, it features three movements that blend poignant lyricism with sharp dissonance, evoking themes of introspection and farewell. The viola’s rich, melancholic timbre perfectly suits the somber tone of this work, which concludes with a touching tribute to Beethoven.

1: Scene
2: Intermezzo
3: Sharmanka
4: Folk Feast
5: Romance
6: I. Introduzione
7: II. Serenata
8: III. Tarantella
9: IV. Gavotta Con Due Variazioni
10: V. Scherzino
11: VI. Minuetto E Finale
12: Elégie in G Minor, Op. 44
13: I. Moderato
14: II. Allegretto
15: III. Adagio

Composer: Igor Stravinsky, Dmitri Shostakovich, Alexander Glazunov

Number of Discs: 1

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