All inputs by Netanel Pollak
Elegy for Viola and Piano
Composed in 1948. First published by Muzgiz in 1951.In memory of the Azerbaijani composer Asaf Zeynally. Slow movement, sorrowful, neo-Romantic, tonal, with apparent folk elements. Some recordings of cello/violin versions (made by the composer) are available on YouTube. Duration: 3 minutes.
Sonata 'Retro' for Viola and Piano
Published by Sovetski Kompozitor in 1988. First recording by Papian and Arutiunian. Duration: 16 minutes Dedicated to Papian. Traditional structure, tonal with advanced chromaticism, Neo- Classical and oriental elements, celebratory, virtuosic (impressive) but playable. I -Allegro, II - Andante sostenuto, III - Allegretto
Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky for Viola and Piano
Edited by V. Borisovsky. Listed at the Russian State Library.
Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra
Composed in 1973. Published in 1978 by Sovetski Kompozitor. First recording by Y. Yurov, 1979. Duration: 20 minutes Virtuosic, atonal, with folk influences, aggressive temperament. I - (Lento) , II - (Allegro)