Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Johannes Brahms with this captivating album, released on January 1, 1996, by Nimbus Records. This collection showcases Brahms' mastery of the piano, featuring a blend of variations, intermezzos, and a rhapsody that span a total duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes. The album opens with two sets of variations, "Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op. 21 No. 2" and "Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 21," demonstrating Brahms' ability to weave complex themes into cohesive and engaging pieces. The heart of the album lies in the six "Klavierstücke, Op. 118," each offering a unique mood and tempo, from the lively "Intermezzo Allegro non assai" to the somber "Intermezzo Andante largo e mesto." The album concludes with the four "Klavierstücke, Op. 119," culminating in the energetic "Rhapsodie Allegro risoluto." This album is a testament to Brahms' genius, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience for classical music enthusiasts.
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Tracks
Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op. 21 No. 2Johannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 21 No. 1Johannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
Klavierstücke, Op. 118: I. Intermezzo Allegro non assaiJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
Klavierstücke, Op. 118: II. Intermezzo Andante teneramenteJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
Klavierstücke, Op. 118: III. Ballade Allegro energicoJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
Klavierstücke, Op. 118: IV. Intermezzo Allegretto un poco agitatoJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
Klavierstücke, Op. 118: V. Romanze AndanteJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
Klavierstücke, Op. 118: VI. Intermezzo Andante largo e mestoJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
4 Klavierstücke, Op.119: No. 1, Intermezzo AdagioJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
4 Klavierstücke, Op.119: No. 1, II. Intermezzo Andantino un poco agitatoJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
4 Klavierstücke, Op.119: No. 1, III. Intermezzo Grazioso e giocosoJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
4 Klavierstücke, Op.119: No. 1, IV. Rhapsodie Allegro risolutoJohannes Brahms, Mark Anderson
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