First volume of a complete survey of Brahms’ music with viola. It includes the Sonatas op.120 anf the Trio op.40. There is a special connection between Brahms’s musical world and the sonority of the viola.Acclaimed and experienced violist Mikhail Zemtsov can count on the collaboration of two distinguished soloists as Hanna Shybayeva and Daniel Rowland. A version of Brahms’ chamber music masterpieces infused with Russian ardour and drive.

Tracklist:

1. Trio Op. 40 in E flat major (Horn Trio) for violin, viola ; piano~Andante
2. Trio Op. 40 in E flat major (Horn Trio) for violin, viola ; piano~Scherzo Allegro
3. Trio Op. 40 in E flat major (Horn Trio) for violin, viola ; piano~Adagio mesto
4. Trio Op. 40 in E flat major (Horn Trio) for violin, viola ; piano~Allegro con brio
5. Sonata No. 2, Op. 120 in E flat major for viola ; piano~Allegro amabile
6. Sonata No. 2, Op. 120 in E flat major for viola ; piano~Allegro appassionato
7. Sonata No. 2, Op. 120 in E flat major for viola ; piano~Andante con moto – allegro
8. Sonata No. 1, Op. 120 in F minor for viola ; piano~Allegro appassionato
9. Sonata No. 1, Op. 120 in F minor for viola ; piano~Andante un poco agitato
10. Sonata No. 1, Op. 120 in F minor for viola ; piano~Alegretto Grazioso
11. Sonata No. 1, Op. 120 in F minor for viola ; piano~Vivace

UPC: 608917200195
Label: Challenge Classics
Release Date: 9.5.25
Format: CD