Programme note:Alloy II for Viola and Classical AccordionThe two instuments of this duo are very different in appearance, and in the way of playing as well as toneproduction. At first glance this might call for a music, which brings out these differences in the nature ofthe instruments, distributing distinct, even contrasting, musical roles to the two players, such as melodyversus accompaniment. But I refrain from this obvious ‘casting’ of the instruments, since I have alwaysbeen fascinated by t...