ARia CLaSsiCaL: giugno 2013

The two Sonatas for viola and piano by Lino Liviabella (1902-1964) are a magnificent example of Italian instrumental music from the middle of the twentieth century: the first one is formed of one movement, and has a diversified structure; the second one is longer, and comprises three movements. In these works, Liviabella combines technical elaboration with an intense emotional élan, which in some points becomes quite passionate. Nino Rota (1911-1979) is well-known and highly appreciated, thanks to his
cinematographic music and, above all, his collaboration with Fellini. This CD contains all his music for viola and piano, three extensive pieces: a Sonata in G major, a Sonata in C major, and the famous Intermezzo. All of them are characterized by a very melodic, pleasant pace.

LINO LIVIABELLA (1902 - 1964)
Prima Sonata in un tempo (1950)
01 Allegro tumultuoso - Poco meno – Allegro - Tempo primo
Seconda Sonata (1957)
02 Allegro primaverile
03 Andante
04 Allegro giocondo (rondò)

NINO ROTA (1911 - 1979)
Sonata in sol maggiore (1934-35, revisione 1970)
05 Allegro moderato
06 Adagio
07 Allegro
Sonata in do maggiore (1945)
08 Allegretto scorrevole
09 Andante sostenuto
10 Allegro scorrevole
Intermezzo (1945)
11 Largo, ma senza lentezza -
Moderatamente mosso - Piú mosso
Allegro energico ed impetuoso - Meno animato -
Largo (tempo primo)

Total Time 67:33

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