Johann Christian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, Michael Haydn, Wolfram Christ, Wilfried Engel, Roswitha Trimborn, Helmut MüllerBrühl - Die Viola

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Review by Wally West

Die Viola: A Baroque Treasure That Still Resonates Today If you're into classical music but haven’t heard Die Viola, you’re missing out on something kinda magical. This 1976 Swiss release by Ex Libris is like stumbling across an old, dusty book in your grandpa’s attic—unexpectedly rich and full of stories waiting to be told. The album dives deep into the Baroque and Classical styles with composers like Johann Christian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Michael Haydn leading the charge. And let me tell ya, it’s not just another stuffy orchestral snooze-fest. It's alive. First off, big props to Helmut Müller-Brühl for conducting this gem. His touch feels both precise and warm, like he knows exactly how much pressure to put on each note without squeezing the life out of it. The Kölner Kammerorchester delivers these pieces with so much personality that you almost forget they’re playing centuries-old compositions. Almost. Now, I gotta talk about two tracks that stuck with me because, well, they just did. The first one? “Concerto C-dur Für Viola, Cembalo Und Streicher.” From the opening notes, it grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. Roswitha Trimborn’s harpsichord work here is absolutely hypnotic—like raindrops falling onto a quiet pond. Every pluck feels deliberate yet effortless, as if she’s whispering secrets only the viola can understand. Wolfram Christ and Wilfried Engel bring their A-game on the viola, bouncing melodies back and forth like a game of catch at sunset. You know those moments when you close your eyes and feel transported somewhere else? Yeah, this track does that. Then there’s “Prestissimo,” which hits different. Like, really different. It starts off all calm and collected, lulling you into a false sense of security before BAM—it takes off running. The tempo shift is wild, chaotic even, but in the best way possible. It’s like watching a storm roll in from afar; you see it coming, but once it arrives, you’re swept up in its energy. Engel and Christ play with such fire here that you’d swear their bows might snap under the intensity. By the end, my heart was racing—not kidding. What makes this album stand out isn’t just the technical brilliance (though, yeah, there’s plenty of that). It’s the emotion. These musicians aren’t just playing—they’re living through every single note. Even the artwork by Johann Christoph Weigel adds to the vibe, tying everything together with its intricate details and vintage charm. Honestly, listening to Die Viola feels like rediscovering a forgotten part of yourself. It reminds me why people still care about classical music after all these years. Sure, it’s from 1976, but the soul of it? Timeless. And here’s the kicker—I never thought I’d say this, but now I kinda wanna learn how to play the viola. Who would’ve thunk it?

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Gay
Adagio
Concerto C-moll Für Viola Und Streicher
Allegro
Avec Douceur
Prestissimo
Concerto C-dur Für Viola, Cembalo Und Streicher
Allegro Moderato
Concerto G-dur Für 2 Violen, Streicher Und Basso
Largo
Vivement

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Catalog Numbers

  • EL 16 752
  • CAS 8111

Labels

Ex Libris

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Repress
  • Stereo
  • Cassette

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByTuricaphon AG
Copyright (c)L. Schwann Verlag

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkJohann Christoph Weigel
ConductorHelmut Müller-Brühl
GraphicsRuedi Becker, Zürich
HarpsichordRoswitha Trimborn
OrchestraKölner Kammerorchester
ViolaWilfried Engel, Wolfram Christ

Notes

  • Sleeve notes in German and French.
  • [Label]
  • Made in Switzerland
  • ℗ 76
  • This version has a long and thing / in 33⅓.
  • Die Viola has a short and bold / in 33⅓.
  • This version has a short and bold / in 33⅓.
  • Die Viola has a long and thing / in 33⅓.

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: D.P.
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): EL 16752-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): EL 16752-B
  • Rights Society (Logo): ML
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): EL 16752 - A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): EL 16752 - B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): EL 16752-A-1 Made in Switzerland
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): EL 16752-B-1F Made in Switzerland

About Johann Christian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, Michael Haydn, Wolfram Christ, Wilfried Engel, Roswitha Trimborn, Helmut MüllerBrühl

Born: 1735-09-05 (Leipzig, Germany) Died: 1782-01-01 (London, United Kingdom) Johann Christian Bach was a composer of the Classical era, the eleventh and youngest son of . He is sometimes referred to 'the London Bach' or 'the English Bach', due to his time spent living there. He is noted for influencing the concerto style of . Two of his brothers are and .

Real Name

    • Johann Christian Bach

Name Vars

  • Attr. J. C. Bach
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  • Bach, J.C.
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  • Chriastian Bach
  • Christian Bach
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  • Giovanni Cristiano Bach
  • J C Bach
  • J-C Bach
  • J. - C. Bach
  • J. C. Bach
  • J. C. F. Bach
  • J. C. H. Bach
  • J. Ch. Bach
  • J. Chr. Bach
  • J. Christ. Bach
  • J. Christian
  • J. Christian Bach
  • J. S. Bach
  • J.-C. Bach
  • J.-Ch. Bach
  • J.C Bach
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  • J.C.Bach
  • J.Ch. Bach
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  • J.Chr. Bach
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  • JC Bach
  • Jean Chretien Bach
  • Jean Chrétien Bach
  • Jean Chétien Bach
  • Jean-Chretien Bach
  • Jean-Christien Bach
  • Jean-Chrétien Bach
  • Jean-Chrétrien Bach
  • Joh. Ch. Bach
  • Joh. Chr. Bach
  • Joh. Christian Bach
  • Joh.Chr.Bach
  • Johan Christiaan Bach
  • Johan Christian Bach
  • Johann C. Bach
  • Johann Ch. Bach
  • Johann Chr. Bach
  • Johann Christian
  • Johann Christian Bach (?)
  • Johann Chrétien Bach
  • Johann-Christian Bach
  • Johann-Christoph Bach
  • John Chr. Bach
  • John Christian Bach
  • И. К. Бах
  • И. Х. Бах
  • И.Х.Бах
  • Иоганн Кристиан Бах
  • Иоганн Христиан Бах

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Die Viola* is a hidden gem in classical music. Released in 1976 in Switzerland, it brings together works by composers like Johann Christian Bach and Telemann. What makes it special? It features not one, but two viola soloists—Wilfried Engel and Wolfram Christ—backed by the Kölner Kammerorchester. The harpsichord adds that authentic Baroque touch. Fun fact: the artwork was done by Johann Christoph Weigel, tying the past to the present. It’s a must-listen for fans of lush strings and intricate harmonies!