What’s the difference between a violin and viola<\/a>?<\/li> <\/ul> Rysanov and Kim offer technically immaculate, expressive and intimate performances of the viola and piano works, plus a selection of songs from the cycles\u00a0Dichterliebe<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Liederkreis<\/em>, which they successfully transform into rewarding instrumental pieces. Rysanov\u2019s nuanced phrasing and excellent variety of tone colour would present a challenge for some actual singers to match, and Kim\u2019s piano playing is a special joy. The best Lieder pianists can establish a magical atmosphere of raptness and longing from the very first note of\u00a0Dichterliebe<\/em>, and he is to the manner born.\u00a0<\/p> It\u2019s wonderful to find a recording like this: one that, as soon as it finishes, you want to start it all over again.\u00a0Jessica Duchen<\/em><\/p>