Rivka Golani is recognized as one of the outstanding violists of modern times. Her contributions to the advancement of viola technique have given her a place in the history of the instrument and have been a source of inspiration to other players and the many composers inspired by her mastery to write for the viola. Ms. Golani gave a much-acclaimed concert entitled Russian Concert of works by her favorite 20th c. Russian composers on March 28, 2006. The present CD is the recording of that concert. "... carving out a place of her own that no other performer on the instrument can reach." (Fanfare)