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Johannes Brahms, Karl Böhm, Sächisische Staatskkapelle
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2; Piano Works
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: Allegro non troppo
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: Allegro appassionato
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: Andante
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: Allegro grazioso
5. Pieces (6) for piano, Op. 118: Piano Piece No. 1 in A minor, Op. 118/1
6. Pieces (6) for piano, Op. 118: Piano Piece No. 2 in A major, Op. 118/2
7. Pieces (6) for piano, Op. 118: Piano Piece No. 3 in G minor, Op.118/3
8. Pieces (6) for piano, Op. 118: Piano Piece No. 4 in F minor, Op.118/4
9. Pieces (6) for piano, Op. 118: Piano Piece No. 5 in F major, Op.118/5
10. Pieces (6) for piano, Op. 118: Piano Piece No. 6 in E flat major, Op.118/6
Track Listings (19) - Disc #2
1. Scherzo for piano in E flat minor, Op. 4
2. Ballade for piano in D minor ('Edward'), Op. 10/1
3. Ballade for piano in D major, Op. 10/2
4. Variations (11) on an Original Theme in D major for piano, Op. 21/1
5. Waltzes (16) for piano, 4 hands (or piano), Op. 39: No. 1, Waltz for piano in B major
6. Waltzes (16) for piano, 4 hands (or piano), Op. 39: No. 2, Waltz for piano in E major
7. Waltzes (16) for piano, 4 hands (or piano), Op. 39: No. 12, Waltz for piano in E major
8. Waltzes (16) for piano, 4 hands (or piano), Op. 39: No. 13, Waltz for piano in C major
9. Waltzes (16) for piano, 4 hands (or piano), Op. 39: No. 14, Waltz for piano in A minor
10. Waltzes (16) for piano, 4 hands (or piano), Op. 39: No. 15, Waltz for piano in A major
11. Waltzes (16) for piano, 4 hands (or piano), Op. 39: No. 16, Waltz for piano in D minor
12. Intermezzo for piano in A minor, Op. 76/7
13. Capriccio for piano in C major, Op. 76/8
14. Rhapsodies (2) for piano, Op. 79: No. 1 in B minor
15. Rhapsodies (2) for piano, Op. 79: No. 2 in G minor
16. Hungarian Dances (21) for piano, 4 hands (or piano solo), WoO 1: No. 6 in D flat major, for piano
17. Hungarian Dances (21) for piano, 4 hands (or piano solo), WoO 1: No. 7 in F major, for piano
18. Intermezzi (3) for piano, Op. 117: No. 1, Intermezzo in E flat major
19. Intermezzi (3) for piano, Op. 117: No. 2, Intermezzo in B major

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CD Details

All Artists: Johannes Brahms, Karl Böhm, Sächisische Staatskkapelle, Wilhelm Backhaus
Title: Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2; Piano Works
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Classica D'oro
Release Date: 4/2/2002
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Ballads, Concertos, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 723724359123

CD Reviews

A Brahms Second for the Ages from a Master

John Ruggeri | Philadelphia, PA USA | 11/29/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Horowitz in a different style and Backhaus own the Brahms 2 CTO for technique , tone and musicality. Backhaus has 2 other recordings available. Get them all. Bohm is a Titan."

The only reason for 4 stars is the early recorded sound, but

Alan Majeska | Bad Axe, MI, USA | 08/19/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Wilhelm Backhaus may be a pianist who appeals to older Classical music lovers, but he was authoritative in Beethoven's Piano Sonatas and Concertos, and also in Brahms piano works. I bought this in 2002 for Backhaus' recording of Brahms PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2, and give it the highest rating. There is drama and power aplenty where needed, yet subtlety in quiet moments. Backhaus had it all, and he and Bohm were in perfect sync throughout this 1939 recording with the Saxon State Orchestra. The solo pieces in this recording are just as fine, but there is some surface noise which Classico d'Oro's engineers have managed to remove; but the noise is never obstructive, never detracts from the enjoyment of Backhaus' noble playing.

The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was the 1930s recorded sound. I suggest this as an alternate, not the only recording of these works, especially the concerto. I recommend listeners who love this music to seek out Backhaus' 1967 recording of Brahms PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 with Karl Bohm and the VIENNA PHILHARMONIC (Decca Legeneds), in analog stereo sound. Some critics believe Backhaus - in his 80s when the 1967 recording was made - wasn't up to the task, but he is very fine. Life's too short not to seek out the good things: check out BOTH recordings."