Brahms / Barry Douglas- Works for Solo Piano 4
Vol. 4 in Barry Douglas's monumental, well-regarded solo piano Brahms project prominently features the composer's first published work, his C major Sonata, op. 1.The influence on Brahms of his predecessors Beethoven and Schubert is obvious, not only in the virtuoso demands on the performer but also in the opening, which recalls both Beethoven's 'Hammerklavier' Sonata and Schubert's 'Wanderer' Fantasy.Two other impeccable and impressive works, the Schumann Variations, op. 9, and the Paganini Variations, Op. 35 (Book 1) are included, along with several short keyboard character pieces.
Tracklist:
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: I. Allegro
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: II. Andante (Nach Einem Altdeutschen Minneliede)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: III. Scherzo: Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco
- 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117: 3 Intermezzos, Op. 117: No. 3 In C-Sharp Minor
- 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: No. 2. Intermezzo In E Minor
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Theme
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 1
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 2
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 3
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 4
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 5
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 6
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 7
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 8
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 9
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 10
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 11
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 12
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 13
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 14
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 15
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 16
- 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 1. Capriccio In F-Sharp Minor
- 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 2. Capriccio In B Minor
- 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 6. Intermezzo In A Major
- 4 Ballades, Op. 10: 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 1 In D Minor, "Edward"
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Theme
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 1
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 2
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 3
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 4
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 5
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 6
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 7
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 8
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 9
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 10
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 11
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 12
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 13
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 14: Allegro -
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 14: Presto, Ma Non Troppo
Vol. 4 in Barry Douglas's monumental, well-regarded solo piano Brahms project prominently features the composer's first published work, his C major Sonata, op. 1.The influence on Brahms of his predecessors Beethoven and Schubert is obvious, not only in the virtuoso demands on the performer but also in the opening, which recalls both Beethoven's 'Hammerklavier' Sonata and Schubert's 'Wanderer' Fantasy.Two other impeccable and impressive works, the Schumann Variations, op. 9, and the Paganini Variations, Op. 35 (Book 1) are included, along with several short keyboard character pieces.
Tracklist:
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: I. Allegro
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: II. Andante (Nach Einem Altdeutschen Minneliede)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: III. Scherzo: Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco
- Piano Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco
- 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117: 3 Intermezzos, Op. 117: No. 3 In C-Sharp Minor
- 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: No. 2. Intermezzo In E Minor
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Theme
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 1
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 2
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 3
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 4
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 5
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 6
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 7
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 8
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 9
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 10
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 11
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 12
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 13
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 14
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 15
- Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9: Variation 16
- 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 1. Capriccio In F-Sharp Minor
- 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 2. Capriccio In B Minor
- 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 6. Intermezzo In A Major
- 4 Ballades, Op. 10: 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 1 In D Minor, "Edward"
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Theme
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 1
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 2
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 3
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 4
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 5
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 6
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 7
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 8
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 9
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 10
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 11
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 12
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 13
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 14: Allegro -
- 28 Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book 1: Variation 14: Presto, Ma Non Troppo