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

UPC: 095115185728
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 5.26.15
Format: CD

Brahms / Barry Douglas - Works for Solo Piano 4 (CD)