From the tenderness of Fauré’s songs to the famous Sonata by Franck, via Honnoré, Büsser and Enescu, the viola here champions the French School in its widest sense: full of lyricism, sophistication and intensity, here is a programme to match the abilities of Timothy Ridout and his partner at the piano, Jonathan Ware.

Contents

Léon Honnoré (1859-1930)
Morceau de concert Op. 23 (7'14)

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Mélodies Transcriptions for viola and piano by Timothy Ridout
Mai Op. 1 No.2 (1'58)
Le Papillon et la Fleur Op. 1 No.1 (2'20)

Henri Büsser (1872-1973)
Appassionato Op.34 C sharp minor / do dièse mineur / cis-Moll (5'50)

Gabriel Fauré
Les Berceaux Op. 23 No. 1 (2'43)
Clair de lune Op. 46 No. 2 (2'47)

George Enescu (1881-1955)
Concertstück (8'32)

Gabriel Fauré
Après un rêve Op. 7 No. 2 (2'46)
Nell Op. 18 No. 1 (2'02)

César Franck (1822-1890)
Violin Sonata FWV 8 A major / la majeur / A-Dur Transcription for viola and piano by Timothy Ridout
I. Allegretto ben moderato (6'16)
II. Allegro (7'45)
III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben moderato - Molto lento (7'05)
IV. Allegretto poco mosso (6'16)