Ruth Slenczynska inherited the music of the 19th century from musicians like Rachmaninoff, Schnabel, Backhaus and Cortot, contributed to the evolution of the piano art in 20th century, and now, with the latest recording of Brahms' 30 piano pieces, she raises the question to all of us: "What is the real value of piano music to people livin in the 21st century?"

Friday, February 25, 2011

Vol.6

The last maestro of the 20th century, Ruth Slenczynska, plays Brahms' songs of heart with depth, beauty, richness and romanticism!

Brahms Piano Works, Recorded in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble, Okayama, Japan (2009)
Piano: Steinway (1926) in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble


CD 1     
Johannes Brahms
1. 8 Piano pieces Op.76
1. Capriccio in F sharp minor 5. Capriccio in C sharp minor
2. Capriccio in B minor 6. Intermezzo in A major
3. Intermezzo in A flat major 7. Intermezzo in A major
4. Intermezzo in B flat major 8. Capriccio in C major
     2.  2 Rhapsodies Op. 79
1. No. 1 in B minor
2. No. 2 in G minor
3. 7 Fantasies Op. 11
1. Capriccio in D minor 5. Intermezzo in E minor
2. Intermezzo in A minor 6. Intermezzo in E major
3. Capriccio in G minor 7. Capriccio in D minor
4. Intermezzo in E major

CD 2
Johannes Brahms
1. 3 Intermezzi Op. 117
1. No.1 in E flat major
2. No. 2 in B flat minor
3. No. 3 in C sharp minor
2. 6 Piano pieces Op.118
1. Intermezzo in A minor 3. Ballade in G minor 5. Romance in F major
2. Intermezzo in A major 4. Intermezzo in F minor 6. Intermezzo in E flat minor
3. 4 Piano pieces Op. 119
1. Intermezzo in B minor 3. Intermezzo in C major
2. Intermezzo in E minor 4. Rhapsody in E flat major

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