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Viennese-born Heinrich Koll studied at the Vienna Musikhochschule and was awarded a diploma with distinction in 1975.
From 1976 to 1980 he was principal violist with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and since 1980 has been principal violist with the Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. He has appeared as a soloist with the Vienna Philharmonic, for example at the Salzburg Mozart Week and at the opening of the Mozart Year.
In his comprehensive booklet notes Heinrich Koll writes about the history of his instrument, the character of the viola in the orchestra and the legend of old instruments.
This is the latest release in a series which features top players of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Paul Hindemith: Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4
Viola Sonata Op. 11, No. 4
Ludwig van Beethoven: Duo in E flat major for Viola and Cello, WoO 32, "Mint 2 obligaten Augenglasern" (With 2 Eyeglasses)
Allegro
Minuetto: Allegretto
Robert Schumann: Marchenerzahlungen (Fairy Tale Narrations), Op. 132
I. Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell
II. Lebhaft und sehr markiert
III. Ruhiges Tempo, mit zartem Ausdruck
IV. Lebhaft, sehr markiert - etwas ruhiges Tempo
Johan Halvorsen: Passacaglia in G minor (after G.F. Handel's Keyboard Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432: VI. Passacaille)
Passacaglia in G minor (after G.F. Handel's Keyboard Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432: VI. Passacaille)
Benjamin Britten: Lachrymae, Op. 48, "Reflections on a Song of John Dowland"
Lachrymae - Reflections on a Song of John Dowland, Op. 48
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Viola Sonata Op. 11, No. 4