JAVS Summer 2018

Journal of the American Viola Society A publication of the American Viola Society Volume 34, 2018 Online Issue

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From the Editor

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From the President

News & Notes

p. 6 In Memorium: Michael Tree Edward Gazouleas reflects upon the life, career, and teaching of one of America’s great chamber musicians. Feature Articles p. 9 Henze’s Sonata for Viola and Piano: A Personal View Peter Sheppard Skærved o ers his enlightening perspective into the history behind Henze’s Sonata while providing a riveting account of the music itself. p. 18 A Catalogue of Cadenzas for Carl Stamitz’s Concerto in D Major for Viola and Orchestra: 1900–2015 Former JAVS editor David Bynog shares a thorough and wide-ranging catalogue of available cadenzas for Stamitz’s beloved Viola Concerto in D. Departments p. 40 In the Studio: Kate Lewis provides a guide for organizing a Practice-a- on for your studio that can both raise money for a charitable cause and encourage more practice from your students. p. 43 Recording Reviews: Carlos María Solare and Alex Trygstad review recent releases by Peter Sheppard Skærved, Hong-Mei Xiao, and Jonah Sirota.

On the Cover: Ricard J. Tovar Wine and Viola (2017) Oil on canvas, 65 x 43 cm

“Wine and viola are two sources of subtle pleasures and delicate for our senses, but they can also alter our minds and emotions to open the way to the “joie de vivre” (joy of living).” e artist, in addition to being a painter, is an amateur violist, and he plays in his spare time with his friends and his niece Anna in a small orchestra in his city in Spain. For more works by the artist, including several more featuring violas, please visit: https://www.ricardtovar.net