Release Date: 25 November 2016
Label: MDG
Packaging Type: Super Jewel Case (SACD)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 760623197463
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Description
The conclusion and crowning culmination of an
epochal project: Vol. 5 rounds off Hardy Rittner’s
acclaimed Brahms complete recording on historical
pianos.
The careful selection of lavishly and lovingly restored concert grand pianos perfectly suited to this task enhances the value of this pioneering edition even more. The present release comes with a double high point: Rittner performs the variation cycles, works of the highest virtuosity producing an extraordinary audience impact, on a Steinway & Sons concert grand piano, serial number 553, manufactured around 1860.
Hardy Rittner magnificently brings out the special
qualities of historical pianos; silvery double octaves in the eleventh variation of the first volume of op. 35, crystal-clear
brilliance in numerous thirty-second runs, frequent fierce growling of the basses – the Steinway grand piano, even in its early years with its famous patented iron-cast plate and diagonal stringing, generates an enormous sound palette and shows itself from its very best side in Rittner’s sensitive and powerful hands.
Also available:
MDG9041494 - Brahms Volume 1
MDG9041538 - Brahms Volume 2
MDG9041680 - Brahms Volume 3
MDG9041810 - Brahms Volume 4
Tracklisting
Andrzej Szadejko, Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett, Cracow Singers
Lea Suter
Wolfgang Sawallisch, Leopolder-Quartett, Munchner Klaviertrio
Various Artists
Holger Falk, Steffen Schleiermacher
Leipzig String Quartet
Chimaera Trio
Consort of Musicke, Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rooley
Hardy Rittner,
