Description
Released on a limited edition DigiSleeve CD, as a digital download and streaming including surround sound with Dolby Atmos : 8 August 2025
Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH (1906–1975)
1–4. Cello Sonata, Op. 40 (1934) [30:58]
(arranged for viola and piano)
5. Impromptu, Op. 33 (1931) [1:51]
6–8. Viola Sonata, Op. 147 (1975) [36:16]
Paul Neubauer viola
Anne-Marie McDermott piano
Recorded at The Olivier Music Barn, Tippet Rise Art Center, Fishtail, Montana, USA,
September 10–12, 2018
Executive Producer: Tippet Rise Art Center
Produced by Paul Neubauer, Anne-Marie McDermott and Monte Nickles
Engineered, edited and mastered by Monte Nickles, assisted by Jim Ruberto
DXD 32bit 384kHz high resolution recording and mastering
Press Quotes
‘If you want to hear three impressive works by Shostakovich performed beautifully, this album is for you. It is haunting when it needs to be, melancholy as required and playful in moments. The musicianship and the recording itself serve as a great way of honoring Shostakovich…’ (Cultural Attache)
‘In the hands of a violist of Paul Neaubauer’s calibre, this transcription sounds as if it were originally intended for viola… I also acknowledge the stellar collaborative work of Anne-Marie McDermott on the piano. I highly recommend this recording!’ (AUSTA National Journal)
‘It [Viola Sonata] has been recorded often, but rarely this well… Shostakovich’s death anniversary hasn’t gotten quite the attention it deserves, and hearing this recording makes a fine way to mark it’. (****½ All Music)
‘Listening Tipp’ (Highresaudio.com)
‘The final Adagio is given exceptional breadth in an all-American alternative set down in the Olivier Music Barn of Montana’s idyllic Tippet Rise Arts Center’ (Gramophone)
Paul Neubauer on FHR: