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The Toronto Star, December 29, 2009
The violin's neglected, deeper-voiced cousin gets its full due from London-based Hungarian Enikö Magyar and her piano accompanist Tadashi Imai in early-20th-century pieces from England that deserve to be heard far more often. The disc opens with the most Modern-sounding piece, the 1933 Violin Sonata by Arthur Bliss (1891-1975). It is followed by an arrangement for viola, by Lionel Tertis, of the sweet, 1930 Violin Sonata No. 3 by Frederick Delius (1862-1934). The prettiest music of all on the disc comes from seven pieces for viola and piano by Benjamin Britten's composition teacher, Frank Bridge (1879-1941). Magyar's technique has lyrical grace that makes magic out of this diverse program. Imai is her ideal counterpart on the piano.
Classic FM Magazine, February 2010
The viola is an instrument with a mournful soul that only reveals itself to select few. Magyar is clearly one of them, for she plays it not as an alto cello or violin, but as a unique voice enriching the middle register. The point is well made by Delius's Third Violin Sonata and a handful of miniatures by Bridge, most of which were originally for cello or violin, but in Magyar's hands sound like viola originals. The Bliss Viola Sonata can feel structurally diffused at times, yet such is Magyar's identification with the music's spirit that it feels not a note too long.Minnesota Public Radio, November 19, 2009
Is the viola making a comeback? After Aaron David Carpenter last week, here's another stylish soloist who, with her pianist (both fresh from the Royal Academy of Music) is destined for big things by the evidence here. The several Bridge miniatures are charming, while sonatas by Bliss and Delius provide real depth and substance. Beautifully balanced sound, too.
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A Brilliant Collection of Works for Viola
12 Dec 2009
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This has been a most welcomed addition to my library. Works for viola are, of course, less commonly heard by the general listener, although specialists will find a lot to choose from. These selections by British composers are by no means esoteric. They provide an excellent introduction to viola for the generalist and a valuable item for the spesialist as well. Eniko Magyar seems to be the rising star of violists, or perhaps she has already risen with this disc. The Grancino sounds spectacular here and the recording quality by Naxos is as usual superb. Recomended without qualifications and sure to please!
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