Barry, G - Viola Concerto
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4-6 & Barry: Viola Concerto
Joshua Bloom (bass), Lawrence Power (viola), Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
A year separates these live recordings from their predecessors, and while there’s no loss of vigour or sinew, the significant increase in warmth and flexibility makes a world of difference...As... —
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Beethoven: Complete Symphonies & Barry: Selected Works
Mark Stone (baritone), Nicolas Hodges (piano), Lawrence Power (viola), Joshua Bloom, Jennifer France (soprano), Christianne Stotijn (mezzo-soprano), Ed Lyon (tenor), Matthew Rose (bass), Britten Sinfonia, Royal Holloway Choir, Britten Sinfonia Voices, Thomas Adès
The performances are dynamic, the juxtapositions of works illuminating in a sidelong way: this is the kind of rewarding work this ensemble’s East Anglian and London audiences have come to expect. —
