Bridge: Lament for Two Violas

Frank Bridge: Lament for Two Violas (1912).

Filmed live in the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio on January 14, 2016.
Video produced by Tristan Cook.

Artists: Paul Neubauer, Richard O'Neill, viola.

[sharonstromley]

An instrument that weeps, laments, sobs, entreats, whispers, soars, moans and mourns...terrifying, haunting and exalted, especially in these two magicians' hands. Yes, I meant magicians for there is something almost occult in the way they make the viola sing. Thank you!

[violatione]

Neubauer and O'Neill? You know it's going to be nice!

[mattrombaum]

Never knew about this beauteous and soulful duet for two can I ever hear anyone play this better....they stole my soul in the best way....

[robataman]

Phenomenal playing with deep emotions!! Mr Bridge would have said: Thank you, you know what I knew!

[tullypotter]

Two of the best players you are likely to hear today.

[bpdarragh]

I have just started the viola, after having played the cello many years ago. I recall Frank bridge had some wonderful cello scores, and this is as wonderful as well. An inspirational performance. Bravo!

[erikwhitesides]

it's interesting looking at the two different ways of holding the instrument and shoulder posture.

[MacDaddyTito]

Well, back to the practice room for me! The bar is high and it ain’t getting any closer with me sitting on my ass.

[thomassicard]

O. M. G.
What serious beautiful pathos.

[mattb-iqiv]

I didn't know this music was so popular....and this is the best performance.

[edielsonaureliano]

Perfect! Wonderful! What a tuning between the two musicians!
I agree with Jan Klassiek (wrote below ...) This is to listen again, again, again!
Congratulations to Paul Neubauer and Richard O'Neill

[JanKlassiek]

Very impressive! To listen to again and again...

[Crvinus]

Richard O'Neill is the other violist. Both he and Neubauer are wonderful.

[macleadg]

A great rebuke to all the viola jokes out there.👍

[gilmarrezende]

Simplesmente impressionante, muito legal

[dqtai]

I wonder is there someone who got its sheet music, I would much appreciate.

[philslife]

Sure do not appreciated when there is no mention of the two soloists! Fine players for sure.