Mathis Rochat – Walton Benjamin & Howells [CD]

Franco-Swiss violist Mathis Rochat presents British repertoire for viola and orchestra, pairing William Walton’s well-known concerto with rarely recorded works by Herbert Howells and Arthur Benjamin. Featuring violinist Abigel Kralik, and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under the direction of Howard Griffiths, the program highlights romantic styles and lesser-known voices within the first half of 20th-century British music.

Tracklist:

1. Elegy for Viola, String Quartet and String Orchestra
2. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra-I. Andante Comodo
3. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra-II. Vivo, Con Molto Preciso
4. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra-III. Allegro Moderato
5. Romantic Fantasy for Violin, Viola and Orchestra-I. Nocturne
6. Romantic Fantasy for Violin, Viola and Orchestra-II. Scherzino
7. Romantic Fantasy for Violin, Viola and Orchestra-III. Finale

UPC: 608917725926
Label: Evil Penguin Records
Release Date: 10.24.25
Format: CD