American pianist Timothy Ehlen continues his prolific recording career with this offering of the music of Johannes Brahms. Mr. Ehlen, Professor of Piano at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, has performed extensively in the United States and Europe as a soloist and chamber player. He first gained international attention after winning the World Piano Competition in 1987; after his subsequent debut in Lincoln Center at Alice Tully Hall in 1988, the New York Times raved that his "playing was filled with elegant personality... recalled bygone artists like Robert Casadesus and, especially Walter Gieseking in their mastery of both 18th century and impressionist music... immaculate technique." The Pro Piano Recital Series sponsored his 1997 recital in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, which the New York Concert Review hailed as "... an absolutely remarkable tour-de-force." Recitals in France, Germany and Korea have received a similarly enthusiastic response. Mr. Ehlen has recorded the complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas for the Azica label. After the release of volume III, Fanfare Magazine wrote: "... I have the feeling that the cycle with the richest rewards will turn out to be the Ehlen."

Tracklist:

7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 1, Capriccio In D Minor. Presto Energico (Live)
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 2, Intermezzo In A Minor. Andante (Live)
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 3, Capriccio In G Minor. Allegro Passionato (Live)
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 4, Intermezzo In E Major. Adagio (Live)
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 5, Intermezzo In E Minor. Andante Con Grazia Ed Intimissimo Sentimento (Live)
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 6, Intermezzo In E Major. Andantino Teneramente (Live)
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 7, Capriccio In D Minor. Allegro Agitato (Live)
3 Intermezzi, Op. 117: No. 1 In E-Flat Major. Andante Moderato
3 Intermezzi, Op. 117: No. 2 In B-Flat Minor. Andante Non Troppo E Con Molta Espressione
3 Intermezzi, Op. 117: No. 3 In C-Sharp Minor. Andante Con Moto
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 1, Intermezzo In A Minor. Allegro Non Assai, Ma Molto Appassionato
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 2, Intermezzo In A Major. Andante Teneramente
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 3, Ballade In G Minor. Allegro Energico
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 4, Intermezzo In F Minor. Allegretto Un Poco Agitato
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 5, Romanze In F Major. Andante
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 6, Intermezzo In E-Flat Minor. Andante, Largo E Mesto
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119: No. 1, Intermezzo In B Minor. Adagio (Live)
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119: No. 2, Intermezzo In E Minor. Andantino Un Poco Agitato (Live)
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119: No. 3, Intermezzo In C Major. Grazioso E Giocoso (Live)
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119: No. 4, Rhapsody In E-Flat Major. Allegro Risoluto (Live)

UPC: 787867132029
Label: Azica
Release Date: 5.4.18
Format: CD

Brahms / Ehlen - Timothy Ehlen Plays Johannes Brahms (CD)