Johann Sebastian Bach:
Violin Partita No. 2 in G minor (D minor), BWV 1004 - 5. Ciaccona

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber:
Mystery (Rosary) Sonatas - 16. Passacaglia in C minor (G minor) for solo violin

Paul Hindemith:
Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 5 - IV In Form und Zeitmaß einer Passacaglia

Benjamin Britten:
Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80

György Ligeti:
Viola Sonata

On his debut CD, the Chinese ARD prizewinner Diyang Mei presents truly transcendental works for viola solo: The passacaglias and ciaconne by Bach, Britten, Ligeti, Biber and Hindemith - a program of great intrinsic luminosity! It is indicative of the mastery and artistic maturity of the multiple competition winner that he has so completely transformed some of the greatest, most profound works of literature. In so doing, he extends far beyond his instrument. A great production!

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Winner of the 2018 ARD International Music Competiton.