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Walton’s Viola Concerto is a 20th-century masterpiece for the "Cinderella instrument" of the viola, known for its melancholic opening, brisk scherzo, and eloquent epilogue.
‘Rach 2’ is a long, glorious, and deeply melodic Romantic symphony with soaring melodies, rich orchestral sound, and passionate, brooding atmosphere.
First half - Music composed in Auschwitz
Second half - Träumerei (Dreaming) from the 1838 piano cycle Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) is a deeply sentimental and introspective composition, the gentle melody evoking a mood of quiet contemplation, nostalgia, and the bittersweet warmth of a childhood memory.
Metamorphosen (1845) is an elegiac, extended-movement work for 23 solo strings, that serves as a lament for the destruction of German culture and a mourning of the Nazi regime's defeat
From Jewish Life is a 1924 set of three pieces by Ernest Bloch, a Swiss-American composer whose work was deeply influenced by his Jewish heritage.
Alma Dei creatoris is a sacred motet that serves as an offertory to the Virgin Mary, possibly written around 1777.
Horn Concerto No 4 (K 495) is a cheerful, virtuosic work from 1786 for his friend, horn player Joseph Leutgeb, famed for its playful dialogue and hunting themes.
Veni, Sancte Spiritus (Come, Holy Spirit) is a medieval Latin hymn and prayer.
The Sinfonia Concertante for strings is a rich and complex piece featuring solo violin and viola that emerged from his quest for artistic freedom in 1779.
VW’s Symphony No 5 is a serene and contemplative work, often called the "Celestial City," completed in 1943 during World War II, which offers a pastoral and mysterious sound world that contrasts with the previous Fourth Symphony.
Walton's Crown Imperial, a grand orchestral march from the 1937 coronation of King George VI, is a staple of British state occasions.
Elgar’s Cello Concerto is a deeply personal and elegiac work written after World War I, in contrast with his earlier, more bombastic style.
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