classical music: Patricia McCarty [viola]

classical music: Patricia McCarty [viola]

classical music:

Patricia McCarty [...

Virginia Eskin , Martha Babcock , Peter Hadcock Patricia McCarty, Rebecca Clarke

wonderful viola sound
Patricia McCarty's playing is wonderful on this album. This album makes you want to hear more of Rebecca Clark's compositions and more music written for viola.

Six Cello Suites performed on viola

Johann Sebastian Bach, Patricia McCarty [viola]

Ashmont, 2000

Strongly Recommended
This is an eloquent version of the Cello Suites, superbly played and recorded; a fine alternative to the old mono LP set done by Lillian Fuchs, which has been reissued on CD. Fuchs played the Bach Suites with fire and drama, while Patricia McCarty brings more in ...

Brahms Viola Sonatas, Op. 120 & Schumann Märchenbilder, Op. 113

Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, ...

Ashmont, 2004

A great new release!
Patricia McCarty does it again. Her tone is rich and full of life in these classsic works. It is the viola at its best.

Jarrett: Bridge of Light

Keith Jarrett, Thomas Crawford, ...

Ecm Records, 2000

Bridge of Light- GORGEOUS!
I bought this CD specifically out of curiousity to hear the Viola Concerto "Bridge of Light". It is gorgeous work, which is played beautifully by soloist Patricia McCarty. This piece has a completely tonal sound that is still "fresh" sounding for the modern listener. ...

Schubert "Arpeggione" Sonata & Beethoven Romances, Notturno; McCarty, viola/Amlin, piano

Schubert, Beethoven, ...

Ashmont, 2002

Schubert at its best.
This recording gave me a great opportunity to hear these pieces in a new way. The viola, in Patricia McCarty's hands is rich and strong. She is a real master of the instrument.

Brahms: String Quintets, Opp. 88 & 111

Jules Eskin, Johannes Brahms, ...

Nonesuch, 1992

Lovely readings of the overlooked Brahms string quintets
The Boston Chamber Players, consisting of first-desk personnel from the BSO, alwyas play with elegance and style. At times I'm not sure they dig in enough, but thise lovely readings of the two Brahms string quintets put their best foot forward. These are sunny, genial ...

Bridge of Light
Keith Jarrett, Thomas Crawford, ...

Ecm Records, 1994

Twelve Fantasias performed on viola

Georg Philipp Telemann, Patricia McCarty [viola]

Ashmont, 2006

Wonderful music, wonderful performance
The 12 fantasias for solo violin written by Telemann are profound examples of musical miniatures: each of them consists of 3-4 movements concentrated in 5-7 minutes. We have here all the best of Telemann: melodies of genial simplicity, smart counterpoint executed by ...