On this recital Joseph Moog explores Paganini's Caprices, which have exerted a mesmeric attraction for composers since their publication in 1820. Schumann's two sets of Etudes were the result of hearing Paganini play in Frankfurt in April 1830. These early compositions are comparatively rare in performance. Brahms, also fascinated by Paganini, composed his Variations on a theme by Paganini for the great virtuoso pianist Karl Tausig. Brahms takes the 24th Caprice and turns his Studies for Pianoforte: Variations on a theme by Paganini into a tour de force. Tausig loved them, writing to Brahms "I had a devil of a time with them... everyone considers them unplayable."

Tracklist:

Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Paganini a Minor
Op.35 Schumann: 6 Etudes with Paganini Eccentrics, Op.3
6 Concert Practice
With Paganini's Eccentrics, Op.10
Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Paganini, Op.35
Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 3: IV. Etude In B-Flat Major
Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 3: V. Etude In E-Flat Major
Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 3: VI. Etude In G Minor
6 Concert Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 10: Etude No. 1 After Caprice No. 14 In A-Flat Major
6 Concert Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 10: Etude No. 2 After Caprice No. 6 In G Minor
6 Concert Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 10: Etude No. 3 After Caprice No. 10 In G Minor
6 Concert Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 10: Etude No. 4 After Caprice No. 4 In C Minor
6 Concert Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 10: Etude No. 5 After Caprice No. 2 In B Minor
6 Concert Etudes After Paganini Caprices, Op. 10: Etude No. 6 After Caprice No. 3 In E Minor

UPC: 880040423621
Label: Onyx Classics
Release Date: 11.26.21
Format: CD

Joseph Moog - Brahms: Variations On A Theme By Paganini Op.35 (CD)