Marga Richter (1926-2020)

Aria & Toccata for Viola and String Orchestra

Composers: Marga Richter

Description: Marga Richter composed Aria & Toccata for Viola and String Orchestra for Walter Trampler at the request of MGM Records in the fall months of 1956. The work exists in an alternate version for viola and piano and it is in this form that it has been played most widely by Mr. Trampler since its successful recital introduction at the Library of Congress.

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6ztjNVG_Q

Category: Recordings