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Journal of the American Viola Society Volume 28 No. 2, Fall 2012 JournalVolume 28 Number of 2 the American Viola Society Journal of the American Viola Society A publication of the American Viola Society Fall 2012 Volume 28 Number 2 Contents p. 3 From the Editor p. 5 From the President p. 7 News & Notes: Announcements ~ AVS Minutes Feature Articles p. 17 Eastman’s Encore: IVC 2012 in Review: After thirty-five years, the IVC returned to the Eastman School of Music; read highlights from the blockbuster event p. 25 The Viola Music of Louise Lincoln Kerr: Carolyn Waters Broe introduces Kerr’s Southwestern- infused viola compositions p. 33 Paul Hindemith’s Der Schwanendreher: A Biographical Landmark: Louise Lansdown analyzes key documents and sources for Hindemith’s most famous viola concerto Departments p. 53 The Eclectic Violist: Get introduced to the world of looping p. 59 Student Life: Learn essential networking and entrepreneurship skills from Jessica Meyer p. 65 With Viola in Hand: Meet the violists of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Chamber Orchestra p. 69 New Music Reviews p. 71 Recording Reviews p. 77 At the Grassroots On the Cover: Beverly Claridge Viola Pizzicato Artist pencil on MiTientes. 35 x 45 cm (approx. 14 x 18 inches) Beverly Claridge, an American now living in New Zealand, writes about her work: “As one engaged in a life-long attempt to do justice to the viola and an admirer of those who very much do, my aim was to feature the per- spective from that of the player. Months of drawing and studying violists, principally my daughter and my stand mate playing, helped me consider the unique perspective. The companion piece, Viola Forte, which shows a bowed viola, was awarded a Merit at the Queenstown Spring Art Show the year I created this pair.” For more of Claridge’s art, or to purchase a giclée print of Viola Pizzicato, please visit www.beverlyclaridge.co.nz. Editor: David M. Bynog The Journal of the American Viola Departmental Editors: Society is published in spring and fall At the Grassroots: Christine Rutledge and as an online-only issue in summer. The Eclectic Violist: David Wallace The American Viola Society was founded Fresh Faces: Lembi Veskimets for the promotion of viola performance In the Studio: Karen Ritscher New Music: Daniel Sweaney and research. Orchestral Training Forum: Lembi Veskimets ©2012, American Viola Society Recording Reviews: Carlos María Solare ISSN: 0898-5987 Student Life: Adam Paul Cordle With Viola in Hand: Ann Roggen Consultant: Dwight Pounds JAVS welcomes AVS National Board of Directors articles from its Officers readers. Submission Nokuthula Ngwenyama, president (2014) deadlines are Kathryn Steely, president-elect (2014) Karin Brown, secretary (2014) December 15 for Michelle Sayles, treasurer (2014) the Spring issue, April 15 Board Members for the Summer online David M. Bynog (2014) Sally Chisholm (2015) issue, and August 15 Adam Paul Cordle (2015) for the Fall issue. Matt Dane (2013) Allyson Dawkins (2015) Send submissions to the Hillary Herndon (2015) Michael Kimber (2014) AVS Editorial Office, Edward Klorman (2013) David M. Bynog Kathryn Plummer (2014) Ann Roggen (2014) [email protected] Christine Rutledge (2013) or to George Taylor (2013) Marcus Thompson (2014) Madeleine Crouch, Shelly Tramposh (2015) 14070 Proton Rd., AVS General Manager Suite 100 Madeleine Crouch Dallas, TX 75244 AVS National Office 14070 Proton Road, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75244 (972) 233-9107 ext. 204 The JAVS offers print and web advertising for a receptive and influential readership. For advertising rates please contact the AVS National office at [email protected] JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VIOLA SOCIETy 2 FROM THE EDITOR April 27. While he did perform the is no prominent organization devoted public rehearsal the day before, he to the promotion of the viola. was unable to perform at the concert owing to illness. Fast forward another fifty years to 2012, and the landscape has again Max Bruch’s Double Concerto for changed dramatically. New audio and Clarinet and Viola was first per- video recordings of viola music formed in Germany with Willy Hess appear weekly (if not daily) as do playing the viola part. Paul Klengel’s new compositions, lessons are taught Drei Romanzen für Viola und Klavier, via Skype, several music publishers op. 46, and Vier Phantasiestücke für are primarily devoted to publishing Viola und Klavier, op. 48, were pub- viola music, digitized sheet music is lished in Germany. readily available for free on the Internet (including the AVS’s web- Théophile Laforge had substantially site), several viola competitions exist, My mind has been wandering to built up his viola class at the histories of the viola have been writ- 1912. Rice University was founded Conservatoire de Paris, and René ten, and viola societies exist through- that year, and our campus has been Jullien’s Concertstück—dedicated to out the world. involved in multi-year celebrations, Laforge—was published in Berlin. culminating in spectacular events this And at the end of the year, Joaquin Even with such a brief bird’s-eye view fall. This past April, the centennial of Turína completed his Escena andaluza of the viola over the past century, I the Titanic’s sinking captured my for solo viola and piano quintet. can’t help but marvel at the tremen- attention, and in September I discov- dous development our instrument ered that the Goo Goo Cluster was In all, it was not a bad year for the has enjoyed. At Rice’s opening cere- also turning one hundred (I have viola. But the viola was still a little- monies in 1912, founding President been doing my part to help them cel- known instrument, specialized educa- Edgar Odell Lovett stated: “It is pro- ebrate as well). With so much atten- tion was barely in its infancy, pub- posed to assign no upper limit to tion on the year 1912, I could not lished music was scarce and recorded [our] … endeavor.” Such a statement help but wonder what was happening music even scarcer. yet you could would seem applicable to those early with the viola a century ago. Here are sense that things were beginning to protagonists for our instrument in a few highlights: percolate for the viola. 1912, and we have seen no “upper limit” since. Here’s to all who have Lionel Tertis performed Frank If you fast forward just fifty years to promoted the viola over the past Bridge’s Caprice and Lament for two 1962, the landscape has changed dra- hundred years; may we look forward violas at a March 18 concert (most matically. The “three big concertos” to another century of phenomenal likely with the composer). Frederick have all been written, teaching of the progress! Riddle was born on April 20, and viola has blossomed, published and Rebecca Clarke joined the Queen’s recorded music is widely available, Cordially, Hall Orchestra. Benjamin Dale’s and viola soloists are plentiful Phantasy (1911) and Ernest Walker’s (William Primrose, Lillian Fuchs, David M. Bynog Sonata (1897) were published. Paul Doktor, Walter Trampler, and JAVS Editor Emanuel Vardi are all popular Émile Férir was scheduled to perform American viola soloists, just to name Cecil Forsyth’s Chanson Celtique and a few). Still, research on the instru- Gustav Strube’s Fantastic Dance with ment is rare, there are no competi- the Boston Symphony Orchestra on tions exclusively for violists, and there VOLUME 28 NUMBER 2 3 JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VIOLA SOCIETy 4 FROM THE PRESIDENT The Executive Board continues to work In addition to these many benefits, we tirelessly on many projects. One is our have developed a new AVS studio blog annual fall membership drive. featuring members of Heidi Membership is the lifeblood of any organ- Castleman’s class at the Juilliard ization, and yours is vital to the health of School. If you have not yet seen it, the AVS. your membership dues fund a please check it out at americanviolaso- range of important projects that are essen- ciety.org/studio. The AVS also plans to tial to the ongoing development of the launch an orchestral excerpt competi- viola and the viola community. tion next year. It has been exciting working with the committee, and this Thank you for: will provide a novel platform for young players to gain experience in an • Presenting a forum for publication of increasingly competitive field. ongoing research into the history, lit- erature, and pedagogy of the viola The AVS board is busy reviewing and through the Journal of the American implementing items from our recently Viola Society and the David Dalton completed strategic planning report, Viola Research Competition. which include immediate and long- term goals. We are developing ways to • Providing opportunities for the viola fund our many projects and increase “stars” of tomorrow to shine through endowments for the indispensable Dear Beloved Members, one of the leading competitions in projects we provide. These projects the world dedicated solely to viola take time, commitment, and, yes, Happy autumn! It is hard to believe performance at the highest level of money as we continue to promote the that a year has passed since assuming excellence: The Primrose viola in a multi-faceted way. Fifty years the presidency of our organization. I International Viola Competition. ago, our organization was only a dream have had the opportunity to visit and held by a few hard working and dedi- perform in many places this season. • Supporting the continued generation cated violists, a dream that quickly Everywhere I go—from Des Moines to of new music for our instrument gained the support of violists around Washington, DC; Los Angeles to New through the Maurice Gardner the world. Today, the AVS needs you york; Montgomery to Cincinnati; and Composition Competition.
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