Brahms (1833-1897) - Piano Sonata No.1, Schumann Variations, Fantasies Op.116 : Jonathan Plowright (Hybrid) - Import SACD Hybrid

Credits:

Gromes, Raphaela

Description:

The fifth hard-hitting Brahms cycle by Plowright, a pianist who combines tenderness and power! Jonathan Plowright, a British pianist who has been described as "a pianist of both tenderness and power," has released the highly anticipated fifth volume of Brahms' complete works for solo piano on the BIS label, which includes the Piano Sonata No. 1, Fantasias, and Variations on a Theme by Schumann. The works are full of Brahms' typical emotional depth and dignity. Prowright expresses his mastery of these works with great skill and a well-honed sensibility.The series has consisted of the first book (Piano Sonata No. 3, Variations on a Theme by Handel (BIS SA 2047)), the second book (Piano Sonata No. 2, Variations on a Theme by Handel, Three Interludes, Scherzo in E-flat minor (BIS SA 2117)), the third book (Variations on a Theme from a Hungarian Song, Eight Variations on a Theme of a Hungarian Song, Eight Pieces, Waltzes, Six Pieces (BIS SA 2127)), and a fourth collection (Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Ballades, Two Rhapsodies, Four Pieces (BIS SA 2137)). King International

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1: I. Allegro
2.Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1: II. Andante
3.Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1: III. Scherzo. Allegro molto e con fuoco
4.Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco
5.Fantasies, Op. 116: I. Capriccio in D minor. Presto energico
6.Fantasies, Op. 116: II. Intermezzo in A minor. Andante
7.Fantasies, Op. 116: III. Capriccio in G minor. Allegro passionato
8.Fantasies, Op. 116: IV. Intermezzo in E major. Adagio
9.Fantasies, Op. 116: V. Intermezzo in E minor. Andante con grazia ed intimissimo sentimento
10.Fantasies, Op. 116: VI. Intermezzo in E major. Andantino teneramente
11.Fantasies, Op. 116: VII. Capriccio in D minor. Allegro agitato
12.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Thema. Ziemlich langsam
13.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation I. L'istesso tempo
14.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation II. Poco piu mosso
15.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation III. Tempo di tema
16.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation IV. Poco piu mosso
17.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation V. Allegro capriccioso
18.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation VI. Allegro
19.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation VII. Andante
20.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation VIII. Andante (non troppo lento)
21.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation IX. Schnell
22.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation X. Poco Adagio
23.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation XI. Un poco piu animato
24.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation XII. Allegretto, poco scherzando
25.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation XIII. Non troppo Presto
26.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation XIV. Andante
27.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation XV. Poco Adagio
28.Variations on a Theme, in F sharp minor, Op. 9: Variation XVI. Adagio