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In 2021, The American Viola Society announced the creation of a recording label to serve as a vehicle for AVS members to present and produce professional recordings sponsored by the AVS.
The AVS is proud to release the first recording in our AVS Presents series, with the theme “Works by Underrepresented Composers.” Violists Jacob Adams, Sheila Browne, Vijay Chalasani, Mary Moran, Fabio Saggin, Tallā Rouge Duo, Rafael Videira, and Alyssa Warcup perform works by composers Jeanne Behrend, Lycia De Biase Bidart, Andrea Clearfield, Reena Esmail, Tigran Mansurian, Jessie Montgomery, Olivier Toni, and Ellen Taafe Zwilich.
AVS members may enjoy the recording by visiting 2023 Recording Project.
Our 2024 Recording Project, “Flashing Forward, Thinking Back” is a double-length CD, to be released in December 2024. It features performances by violists Ames Asbell, Sheila Browne, Brenton Caldwell, Philippe Chao, Christopher Jenkins, Kevin Nordstrom, Joseph Skerik, Mason Spencer, Jacob Tews, and Meghan Yost.
Performers have been selected for the 2025 Recording Project, centered around the theme of “Music from the Americas.” This project has an anticipated release date of Summer 2025.
The AVS has announced the 2026 Recording Project, which does not have a designated theme. Proposals for works of any instrumentation are welcome, as long as viola is featured prominently in the ensemble. Submission deadline is January 1, 2025.
Released in 2014, the American Viola Society’s first recording features violist Scott Slapin and pianist Yui Asano in premiere recordings of music from the American Viola Project. Members can access this digital-only recording as part of the AVS’s many new member benefits. The album is also available for purchase from iTunes, Amazon, Google Music Store, and other outlets.
Members – hear the AVS Premieres recording here.