Brahms Variations for Solo Piano
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- Performers
- Garrick Ohlsson
- Label
- Hyperion
- Discs
- 2
- Barcode
- 0034571177779
Product 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 musicBrahms 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. Review Ohsson's Brahms conspectus adds up to an altogether remarkable achievement. Performance ***** Recording ***** --BBC Music Magazine,Dec'10 Garrick Ohlsson's playing not only persuaded me to appreciate the two Op 21 works but actually to listen to both discs all the way through in a single sitting.He is that good. EDITORS CHOICE --Gramophone,Nov'10
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