Ross McIntosh, viola, and Benjamin David Tufte, piano, present the Sonatas Opus 120 nos. 1-2, by Johannes Brahms, and music for viola and piano by Joseph Joachim: “Hebrew Melodies”, and, “Variations on an Original Theme”.

This recital is given in anticipation of a recording project which will take place in September of 2026. The Tuftë-McIntosh Duo will record and perform these works on the very viola by which these pieces were inspired and conceived - played and owned by Joseph Joachim, and used in frequent collaboration with Johannes Brahms.

Stay tuned for the release of this album in early 2027!

This project is made possible by the generosity of the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD.