David William Mason, viola

david william mason viola

master of music degree recital April 4, 2015 • Saturday at 4:30 pm Morse Recital Hall

Robert Blocker, Dean

Master of Music Degree Recital

david william mason viola Miki Sawada, piano Arnold Bax 1883–1953

Sonata for Viola and Piano (1922) I. Molto moderato — Allegro II. Allegro energico, ma non troppo presto III. Molto lento

Claude Debussy 1862–1918

Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp (1915) I. Pastorale II. Interlude III. Finale Christina Hughes, flute Haley Rhodeside, harp intermission

Robert Schumann 1810–1856

Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70

Ralph Vaughan Williams 1872–1958

Suite for Viola and Orchestra (1934) Group 1 I. Prelude II. Carol III. Christmas Dance Group 2 I. Ballad II. Moto Perpetuo Group 3 I. Musette II. Galop

This performance is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Music Degree.

As a courtesy to the performers and audience, silence electronic devices. Please do not leave the hall during selections. Photography or recording of any kind is prohibited.

For more information on upcoming events: 203 432-4158 • music.yale.edu If you do not intend to save your program, please recycle it in the baskets at the exit doors.

Robert Blocker, Dean