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Brahms - Variations | Harmonia Mundi HMU907392

Brahms - Variations

Label: Harmonia Mundi

Cat No: HMU907392

Barcode: 0093046739225

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Instrumental

Release Date: 1st October 2007

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Contents

Works

Brahms
Variations on a theme by Paganini, Op.35 (Bks 1 & 2)

Brahms
Variations & fugue on a theme by Handel Op.24

Brahms
Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op.21

Artists

Olga Kern (piano)

Works

Brahms
Variations on a theme by Paganini, Op.35 (Bks 1 & 2)

Brahms
Variations & fugue on a theme by Handel Op.24

Brahms
Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op.21

Artists

Olga Kern (piano)

About

Olga Kern's concert performance of Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Paganini inspired the New York Times to proclaim that it showed off "her power and impressive technique without diminishing her emotional commitment" in a "potent display indeed." The work itself is both intensely demanding and remarkably expressive, requiring "fingers of
steel, a heart of burning lava and the courage of a lion."
 
Olga Kern's sixth album for harmonia mundi furthers her rise in the international spotlight that launched with her 2001 gold medal win at the 11th Van Cliburn International Competition. Her 2005 Rachmaninov disc led Gramophone magazine to call her "an artist of rare musical grace and fluency". Initially known for her mastery of the Russian repertoire, she has consistently expanded her scope and range, showing great flair with explorations of Chopin and now Brahms.

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