| Perahia, Murray / Brahms: Handel Variations, Rhapsodies, Piano Pieces Op. 118, 119 |
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| Album: | Brahms: Handel Variations, Rhapsodies, Piano Pieces Op. 118, 119 | Collection: | Classical | |
| Artist: | Perahia, Murray | Added: | May 2011 | |
| Label: | Sony Bmg Music Entertainment | |||
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| Add Date: | 2011-06-12 | Pull Date: | 2011-08-14 | Charts: | Classical/Experimental |
| Week Ending: | Jul 31 | Jul 17 | Jul 10 | Jul 3 | Jun 19 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Apr 20, 2020: | Mixed Up Class Handel variations, op. 24 | 4. | Jul 06, 2011: | consummate classical Rhapsody In G Minor, Op. 79 (Molto Passionato) (6:14) | |
| 2. | Jul 27, 2011: | consummate classical Handel Variations, Op. 24 (26:09) | 5. | Jun 29, 2011: | consummate classical Romance In F Maj, Op. 118 (Andante) (3:55), Intermezzo In F Min, Op. 118 (Allegretto) (2:34), Ballade In G Minor, Op. 118 (Allegro Energico) (3:30), Intermezzo In A Maj,Op. 118 (Andante Teneramente)(5:10), Intermezzo In A Min, Op. 118 (Allegro Non Assai) (1:50) | |
| 3. | Jul 11, 2011: | Mixed Up Class Handel variations, op. 24 | 6. | Jun 14, 2011: | Bisous Bijoux Intermezzo In E Min, Op. 119 (Andantino) (4:16) |
| Album Review |
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| Larry Koran Reviewed 2011-05-31 | ||
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Perahia, Murray / Brahms (Handel Variations, Op. 24; Rhapsodies Op. 79; Piano Pieces Opp. 118 & 119) Label: Sony classical Larry K. Reviewed 2011-05-30 MURRAY PERAHIA, BRAHMS: Handel Variations Op. 24, Rhapsodies Op. 79, Piano Pieces Opp. 118 & 119 Sony Classical, 2010 The Handel Variations, Op. 24 of Brahms (1833-1897), composed in 1861, are a set of 25 on the Aria con variazioni from Handel’s 1st suite of his 2nd set of Suites de pieces le clavecin. The variations rest on the base harmony and treat the melody more freely, an innovation for Brahms; they are capped by a beautiful 4’54” fugue. The two Rhapsodies, Op. 79, containing great drama, were popular with Brahms’s contemporaries, and he often performed them with his Second Piano Concerto, Op. 83. The ten Piano Pieces Opp. 118 & 119, published in 1893, are his last piano works. Their mood is one of resignation and melancholy, expressed by increased dissonance that foreshadows 20th century interest in dissonant harmonies. Handel Variations, Op. 24 1. (26:09). 25 variations and a wonderful 4-voice fugue. Transforms the courtly theme in mood, texture, dynamic, exploiting the piano’s many voices and drawing the listener irresistibly forward to each delight. Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79 2. (9:01) Rhapsody in B min. Agitato. At first stern, lyrical middle 3. (6:14) Rhapsody in G min. Molto passionato. Striding and noble. Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118 4. (1:50) Intermezzo in A min. Allegro non assai. Dark, impassioned 5. (5:10) Intermezzo in A maj. Andante teneramente. Lyrical 6. (3:30) Ballade in G Min. Allegro energico. Heroic. 7. (2:34) Intermezzo in F min. Allegreto. Restless dialogue 8. (3:55) Romance in F maj. Andante. Pastoral. 9. (5:10) Intermezzo in Eb min. Andante. A beautiful meditation. Four Piano Pieces, Op. 119 10. (3:35) Intermezzo in B min. Adagio. Tender pathos. 11. (4:16) Intermezzo in E min. andantino. Both feverish and tranquil 12. (1:41) Intermezzo in C maj. Grazioso e giocoso. Dance-like. 13. (5:22) Rhapsody in Eb maj. Allegro risoluto. Heroic, bold. | ||
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