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Masterclass: Hoffmeister Viola Concerto in D major, first movement

2026-02-06T09:58:00

LOUISE LANSDOWN cr Selwyn Maans Prince Albert Community Trust

Knowledge of the Classical style, technical proficiency and musical creativity are keys to making this movement successful beyond audition preparation, says violist Louise Lansdown

Franz Anton Hoffmeister made a good choice by writing this concerto in D major, which is such a resonant and beautiful key on the viola. It conveys a joyful character, a mixture of fun and playfulness, interspersed with some singing and slightly more serious moments in complex harmonies…

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