Breaking Glass Ceilings
SBOV, 2024
9/10
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The violist Rose Wollman and pianist Dror Baitel bring us a body of work that explores the minds of the female composers Florence Price, Libby Larsen, Rebecca Clarke and Amy Beach.
Price’s “Elfentanz” starts with the dancing keys and intimate viola making for both intimate and playful gestures, and Larsen’s “Viola Sonata” follows with the meticulous piano and string acrobatics emitting a dizzying climate.
“Sonata For Viola And Piano”, by Clarke, arrives on the back half and it’s a rich and unpredictable album highlight that is both quick and soft in its detailed 3 chapters, while Beach’s “La Captive, Op 40 No. 1” exits with so much sophistication and eloquence from the captivating interaction between the duo.
An effort that’s not short on passion or spiritual melodies, the selections pay homage to legacy of these trailblazing women, and it’s executed flawlessly.
Travels well with: Trendafilka- For The Olives; Steven Keene- This World Is Your World