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Brahms - Late Piano Works  | Brilliant Classics 93990

Brahms - Late Piano Works

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Label: Brilliant Classics

Cat No: 93990

Barcode: 5028421939902

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Instrumental

Release Date: 28th September 2009

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Brahms was a formidable pianist, and his early works were written to show off his tremendous technique. The piano Sonatas Op.1–3 typify the highly virtuosic, muscular style that suited his performing style. Brahms never revisited the piano sonata form after these early works, and his output for solo piano falls distinctly in to three groups. The early impetuous works, then from 1854-73 the more technical works, and, finally the late works from the 1890s included on this CD.

These works are contemplative and autumnal, though the drama and tensions of the earlier works are never far away. The Op.116 set is remarkable in that its seven linked numbers form a single unity. It is in fact a seven movement sonata.
 
Op.117 contains probably some of the most beautiful music Brahms composed. The 3 Intermezzi are reflective, deeply personal works. Op.118 contains severe technical demands for the performer, as well as music of incredible passion and sadness. Op.119 contains a Rhapsody which is widely regarded as a final tribute to his pianist friend Clara Schumann. Brahms was madly in love with her, but although they were great friends, his love went unrequited.

Håkon Austbø was born in Norway, and now resides in Holland. In 1971 he won the prestigious Olivier Messiaen prize.

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