Max Reger: Sonatas for Viola and Piano

On this CD:

1. Sonata for clarinet & piano No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 49/1
Composed by Max Reger
Performed by Barbara Westphal, Jeffrey Swann

2. Sonata for clarinet & piano No. 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 49/2
Composed by Max Reger
Performed by Barbara Westphal, Jeffrey Swann

3. Sonata for clarinet & piano No. 3 in B flat major, Op. 107
Composed by Max Reger
Performed by Barbara Westphal, Jeffrey Swann

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
German violinist Barbara Westphal's Bridge disc features the rarely heard sonatas of Max Reger. The Opus 49 sonatas are given on this disc their premiere recording with viola. Normally heard in clarinet, these remarkable works simultaneously stand astride the 19th and 20th centuries with both romantic and progressive tendencies in abundance. Ms. Westphal's duo partner on this disc is the American pianist, Jeffrey Swann. Barbara Westphal's remarkable artistry is also heard on Bridge 9021, Brahms Viola Sonatas, where she is accompanied by the American pianist Ursula Oppens. Writings of Ms. Westphal and her Bridge/Brahms disc, Leslie Gerber in Fanfare stated: "Now this is my kind of Brahms playing! Westphal digs into this music with great passion and depth of tone. Her fabulous Gasparo da Salo viola, made in 1570, sounds almost like a cello at times. These well recorded performances sweep the field for me as far as current recordings go, and they seem worthy of comparison to the legendary Primrose. In fact, if you like the deepest, throaty viola tone, Westphal is almost without comparison in my experience."

Tracks:

Son in A flat, Op.49, No.1: I. Allegro Affanato
Son in A flat, Op.49, No.1: II. Vivace-Sostenuto-Tempo Primo (Vivace)
Son in A flat, Op.49, No.1: III. Larghetto. (Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Con Moto)
Son in A flat, Op.49, No.1: IV. Prestissimo Assai
Son in f#, Op.49, No.2: I. Allegro Dolente
Son in f#, Op.49, No.2: II. Vivacissimo-Sostenuto-Vivacissimo
Son in f#, Op.49, No.2: III. Larghetto (Un Poco Con Moto)
Son in f#, Op.49, No.2: IV. Allegro Affabile (Con Moto)
Son in B flat, Op.107: I. Moderato
Son in B flat, Op.107: II. Vivace-Adagio-Vivace
Son in B flat, Op.107: III. Adagio
Son in B flat, Op.107: IV. Allegretto Con Grazia (Vivace)

Album Description

German violinist Barbara Westphal's Bridge disc features the rarely heard sonatas of Max Reger. The Opus 49 sonatas are given on this disc their premiere recording with viola. Normally heard in clarinet, these remarkable works simultaneously stand astride the 19th and 20th centuries with both romantic and progressive tendencies in abundance. Ms. Westphal's duo partner on this disc is the American pianist, Jeffrey Swann. Barbara Westphal's remarkable artistry is also heard on Bridge 9021, Brahms Viola Sonatas, where she is accompanied by the American pianist Ursula Oppens. Writings of Ms. Westphal and her Bridge/Brahms disc, Leslie Gerber in Fanfare stated: "Now this is my kind of Brahms playing! Westphal digs into this music with great passion and depth of tone. Her fabulous Gasparo da Salo viola, made in 1570, sounds almost like a cello at times. These well recorded performances sweep the field for me as far as current recordings go, and they seem worthy of comparison to the legendary Primrose. In fact, if you like the deepest, throaty viola tone, Westphal is almost without comparison in my experience."

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