Cecil Aronowitz and Lionel Tertis Viola Competitions - Celebrity Duo Recital by Nobuko Imai and Timothy Ridout
Exquisite. Mesmerising. Masters at work.
Who’s on stage
Two of the greatest viola players of our time – Nobuko Imai and Timothy Ridout – come together for an evening recital in Sage Two, showcasing some of their favourite works for viola.
What they’re playing
A diverse mix of music for two violas, from 18th century viola virtuoso Alessandro Rolla to Isang Yun’s 1988 composition “Contemplation”.
Need to know
Pricing: £20 (plus handling fee)
Timing: 1 hour, no interval
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
What you'll hear
Alessandro Rolla Duo in F major
Isang Yun “Contemplation”
Johann Sebastian Bach Selection of 2-part Inventions
Frank Bridge Lament
Moritz Mozkowski Suite (arr for two violas and piano)
Who's playing it
Nobuko Imai viola
Timothy Ridout viola
Take a listen
Frank Bridge was a viola player as well as a composer and, as you might expect, created a wealth of gorgeous viola music that really shows off the instrument’s best qualities. This Lament for viola duo was premiered by Frank Bridge and Lionel Tertis himself in 1912.
