Description
Brahms: Complete Piano Quartets / Audio CD
UPC 5991813283023
HCD 32830-31
Product Details
- Format: 2 CDs
- Label: Hungaroton
- Country: Hungary
- Total Time (CD 1): 72:54
- Total Time (CD 2): 48:21
Overview
This two-CD set presents the complete Piano Quartets by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), performed by a distinguished ensemble including Giovanni Guzzo, Máté Szűcs, Miklós Perényi, and Dénes Várjon. Brahms' piano quartets are considered some of the greatest achievements in the chamber music repertoire, with their refined yet emotionally intense expression of the Romantic style. Despite the two-decade gap between the compositions of the three quartets, each work is a masterful display of Brahms' skill in handling complex musical material. The recordings capture the essence of Brahms' intricate textures and dramatic contrasts, showcasing the emotional depth and technical brilliance that characterize his chamber music.
Track Listing
CD 1
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 – 39:16
- I. Allegro – 13:34
- II. Intermezzo. Allegro ma non troppo – 8:03
- Trio. Animato – 1:26
- III. Andante con moto – 9:26
- IV. Rondo alla zingarese. Presto – 8:13
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 – 33:37
- I. Allegro ma non troppo – 10:20
- II. Scherzo. Allegro – 4:06
- III. Andante – 8:25
- IV. Allegro comodo – 10:46
Total Time (CD 1): 72:54
CD 2
Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 26 – 48:21
- I. Allegro non troppo – 15:51
- II. Poco adagio – 11:38
- III. Scherzo. Poco allegro – 10:53
- IV. Finale. Allegro – 9:59
Total Time (CD 2): 48:21
Key Credits
- Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
- Performers:
- Giovanni Guzzo – Violin
- Máté Szűcs – Viola
- Miklós Perényi – Cello
- Dénes Várjon – Piano
- Recorded: Hungaroton Studio
- Notes: Liner notes in English and Hungarian
