Review Brahms Klavierstücke: every note sounds with a longing for the next
Pianist Andras Schiff has released a two-disc recording of late piano works by Johannes Brahms, performed on an authentic 1859 Bluthner grand piano. The veteran musician is also scheduled to perform these pieces alongside Evgeny Kissin at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on November 15.
Pianist Andras Schiff, now 72, has released a recording of late piano works by Johannes Brahms, including various intermezzi and capriccios. Schiff long felt that these compositions required a level of maturity to fully comprehend, and his current performance reflects this deep, lifelong study. For this recording, he utilized an 1859 Bluthner grand piano, an instrument that mirrors the era in which Brahms himself composed, resulting in a contemplative and emotionally resonant sound across two discs.
Beyond the release of this new recording, listeners have the opportunity to see Schiff perform live. He is scheduled to hold a concert at the Concertgebouw on November 15, where he will be joined on stage by fellow pianist Evgeny Kissin. The performance promises to bring his thoughtful and youthful approach to these classic pieces to a live audience.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
