JUSTUS WEINREICH (1858-1927): Suites for Solo Viola No. 1 in E Flat, No. 2 in F and No. 3 in G (World Premiere Recordings), ADOLPH BUSCH (1891-1952): Suite for Solo Viola in A Minor, Op. 16a, MAX REGER (1873-1916): 3 Suites for Solo Viola, Op. 131d.

Description: Three Romantic composers’ responses to Bach, all showing a thorough familiarity with Baroque character while staying in a late Romantic style. The obscure Weinreich stands out for having only one slow movement among the twelve making up his three suites. Roland Glassl (viola).