034571177779

Saemtliche Variationen Fu

J. Brahms

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: CDA67777

Release Date:  01 October 2010

Label:  Hyperion Records Ltd

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  034571177779

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    American pianist Garrick Ohlsson, whose Complete Chopin set was acclaimed as one of the most important anniversary releases of 2010, now turns to another significant, though often overlooked, body of Romantic piano music—Brahms’ complete variations.
    The coruscatingly difficult Paganini variations, a bravura display of pyrotechnic virtuosity, frequently feature in piano competitions, performed to demonstrate extraordinary technique. In this performance, Garrick Ohlsson also displays remarkable musicality.
    The Variations and Fugue on a theme of Handel is one of the summits of his entire keyboard output, showing the composer at the height of his powers. This 2-disc set also contains some little-known gems, including the wonderful Variations on an Original Theme.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Theme and Variations in D minor [9'58]
      • 2. Variations and Fugue on a theme by G F Handel Op 24
      • 3. Variations on an Original Theme Op 21 No 1 [17'03]
      • 4. Variations on a Hungarian Song Op 21 No 2 [7'26]

      Disc 2

      • 1. Variations on a theme by R Schumann Op 9 [21'34]
      • 2. Variations on a theme by Paganini Op 35