Customer Reviews

Piston, Harbison, Adler: Viola Concertos

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding
Although much of the music on the cd is quite unusual(particularly the Adler), I find all three of these compositions to be quite extrodinary. The performence of these pieces by soloist Randolph Kelly is riviting. The Harbison in particular is impassioned and extrodinary. I would highly recommend this cd to anyone interested in modern classical music.

2.0 out of 5 stars Good exposure to pieces, poor performer
These are all great pieces that are not heard enough. I was quite dissapointed, however with the playing of the soloist in the Piston. There are several missed runs, sloppy passages, and certain parts of the cadenza are excluded. This recording is good for exposure to the pieces, but I wouldn't exactly say that it is inspiring.