Romantic Spirit I —— Born LAU Plays Schumann & Brahms

Schumann's Märchenbilder for viola and piano stands as a cornerstone of the viola repertoire, its musical language poetically intertwined with Clara Schumann's Three Romances. Brahms' Op. 120 sonatas—originally conceived for clarinet and later reimagined by the composer for viola—unlock the instrument's dark-hued lyricism, culminating in what scholars deem the 19th century's most profound testament to the viola's singular voice.

Marking the inaugural viola solo recital in Mountain View Theater's Classical Music Season, violist Liu Zizheng and pianist Wang Yucong will illuminate this historically charged program, revealing why these works remain the Rosetta Stone for understanding the viola's soul.