JAVS Fall 1993

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The United States Air Force Orchestra, directed by Captain Mark R. Peterson, pre sented a full-length concert featuring several members of the orchestra's viola section in addition to several guest artists. TSgt. Judy Thompson and MSgt. Donald R. Harrington performed a Telemann Concerto for Two Violas, and MSgt. Paul J. Swantek performed Shulman's Theme andVariations for Viola and Orchestra. Rosemary Glyde was the principal soloist of the evening presenting two masterful premier performances, York Bowen's Concerto in C minor (U.S. premiere) and Bernard Hoffer's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra (world premiere). William Schoen was sched uled to present the premiere of Maurice Gardner's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra but was unfortunately unable to perform. Violists Lawrence Neuman, Roseanne Weinberger and Jerzy Kosmala graciously dedicated their time during the congress to learning a movement each and gave a fine performance. works and accomplished violists. The follow ing is an extensive list with a quick impression each evoked. Donald McInnes and Pamela Goldsmith (Linn: Fantasia for Two Violas on a Tune by Frescobaldi-charming), Pamela Goldsmith (Bacewicz: Four Capricci for Solo Viola-effective), Rami Solomonow (Partos: "Legend"-powerful), Jeffrey Irvine and Lynne Ramsey (Rosner: A Duet for Violas, Ope 94 - beautiful collaboration), Edward Adelson (Henze: Sonata-thoughtful), Milton Thomas (Bach: Suite in C minor, Prelude and Fugue glorious), Irving Illmer (Porter: Sonata superb), Roseanne Weinberger (Bach Kodaly: "Fantasia Chromatica"-challenging), Jerzy Kosmala (Winkler: Sonata-beautiful piece and performance), Maxwell Raimi and Diane Mues (Raimi: Duo for Violas-exciting), Peter Slowik directing the Northwestern Uni versity Viola Ensemble (Phillips: "Water Patterns"-mesmerizing), Ralph Fielding and Valerie Diamond (French: "Awakening Dance" -superb ensemble), Michael Tree collaborat ing with the Ad Hoc String Quartet (Mozart: Quintet in G minor, K. 516---a treat), Amy Brandfonbrene~ (Vieuxtemps: Sonata romantic), Gunter Ojstersek (Miletic: MIXED RECITALS Mixed recitals featured many excellent

"Monody for Solo Viola," and Marcovic: "Music for Viola and Piano"-two treasures), Karen Ritscher (Adophe: "Dreamsong"- sonorous), Richard Young (Still: "Mother and Child," and Poulenc: Sonata-wonderful pieces and playing), Robert Verbes (Brahms: Sonata in E-flat-dramatic), Douglas Perry (Hatzis: "The Mega4 Meta4" (for viola and tape)-as intriguing as its title), Neil Gripp (Lieberman: Sonata for Viola and Piano masterful piece and performance), Matthew Michelic (Genzmer: Sonata for Viola Solo pure pleasure), Robert Swan (Dugger: '~ria for Viola and Tape"~technically demanding and well executed), and Basil Vendryes (Martinu: Sonata No.1 for Viola and Piano-gorgeous). Several accomplished accompanists joined the artists-a particular mention for the accom panist in residence, Andrea Swan, who gave innumerable impeccable performances. Distinguished guests of the congress included Maurice Riley, Gunter Ojstersek, David Dalton, Milton Thomas, Dwight Pounds and Milton Preves. The congress was dedicated to Maurice and Leila Riley and their family. The Rileys have been a guiding light to the viola community since the first congress in Ypsilanti. The American Viola Society awarded David Dalton the first Maurice W. RileyAward for his many contributions to the viola. Donna Dalton was also cited. Both of these presentations were made at the banquet by Alan De Veritch who func tioned admirably in each of his various roles as lecturer, moderator, speaker and AVS spokeman. Recognition was also given to the host chair, Peter Slowik, and the members of the Liaison Committee, William Preucil, Mary Arlin, Baird Knechtl and Lisa Hirschmugl. Eric Chapman was given special thanks for his many years of organizing luthiers' displays and demonstrations. PRIMROSE EVENT The Primrose Scholarship Competition administered by the AVS had five finalists: Mike Kelly, Kathryn Lockwood, Nukuthula Ngwenyama, Matthew Phillips and Lembi Veskimets. The first prize was awarded to Ngwenyama, who gave a stunning performance ofHindemith's Der Schwanendreher at the con gress. Second prize went to Kathryn Lockwood.