Bliss: Sonata for Viola and Piano

Sir Arthur Bliss
(1891-1975)
Sonata for Viola & Piano
(1933)
Roger Chase, Viola
Michiko Otaki, Piano
Recorded Poston Hall, Suffolk
6-8 June 2007
Dutton Epoch
CDLX 7231
www.duttonvocalion.co.uk
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[@robertfrankgill5962]

This lovely sonata has an interesting performance history. Its dedicatee, Lionel Tertis, played it with Solomon in a private performance. Later they gave the first radio performance. The first concert performance was by Tertis and Artur Rubinstein. In that private performance the page-turner was William Walton.

[@a_ghoul]

most legendary page turner

[@manuelsalgado4723]

Never heard of Bliss before. Up to right now, Bliss form was a character in one of Asimov's novels. I will add to my audio archive the 3rd movement that goes from 19.40 to 24.20. Thanks for sharing
Kind regards,
MSM

[@jaschenski]

Brilliant, thanks! I heard RC play this at the first RNCM Viola Day in mid-80s, along with Bach Chr.Fantasy, always wondered what it was like since then having learned it myself and also taped Paul Silverthorne playing it, which I listened to scores of times, amazing piece.

[@bugatti103]

Bravo! well played

[@kaleidoxkopio]

Thank you for sharing

[@cmbdadd]

Wonderful playing.

[@jayoleary4538]

Wonderful music and playing. And great black-and-white photos! Whose work are they?

[@LavaMLG]

23:40 hindemith 25/1 !!

[@patrckhh20]

0:40

[@squishysmother]

0:39

[@manuelp8671]

Merveilleux. Chaque son est inspirant...

[@diorviolin]

where can we find the score?

[@_seiru_]

19:36

[@ricardogarces9680]

sobrecogedor

[@weijialiu5984]

24:30