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Johannes Brahms, Martin Jones
Brahms: Complete Piano Music
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Son No.1 In C, Op.1: I. Allegro
2. Son No.1 In C, Op.1: II. Andante
3. Son No.1 In C, Op.1: III. Scherzo: Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco
4. Son No.1 In C, Op.1: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco
5. Scherzo In E Flat, Op. 4
6. Son No.2 In F#, Op.2: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Ma Energico
7. Son No.2 In F#, Op.2: II. Andante Con Espressione
8. Son No.2 In F#, Op.2: III. Scherzo & Trio: Allegro-Poco Piu Moderato
9. Son No.2 In F#, Op.2: IV. Finale: Introduzione: Sostenuto-Allegro Non Troppo E Rubato
10. Study For The Left Hand (Inpromptu By Schubert, D. 899 No.2)
11. Study No.1 (Etude After Chopin, Op.25 No.2)
12. Study No.2 (Rondo After Weber, Op.24)
Track Listings (11) - Disc #2
1. Four Ballades Op.10: No.1 Andante-Allegro-Andante
2. Four Ballades Op.10: No.2 Andante-Allegro Non Troppo-Andante
3. Four Ballades Op.10: No.3 Intermezzo: Allegro
4. Four Ballades Op.10: No.4 Andante Con Moto-Piu Lento-Tempo I
5. Vars On A Theme Of Robert Schumann, Op.9: Theme And Vars I-VI
6. Vars On A Theme Of Robert Schumann, Op.9: Vars VII-XVI
7. Son No.3 in f, Op.5: Allegro Maestoso
8. Son No.3 in f, Op.5: Andante: Andante Espressivo
9. Son No.3 in f, Op.5: Scherzo & Trio: Allegro Energico
10. Son No.3 in f, Op.5: Intermezzo: Andante Molto
11. Son No.3 in f, Op.5: Finale: Allegro Moderato Ma Rubato
Track Listings (11) - Disc #3
1. Theme And Vars In D (From The Second Movt Of The Str Sxt, Op.18): Andante, Ma Moderato
2. Vars On An Original Theme Op.21, No.1: Theme And Vars I-VII
3. Vars On An Original Theme Op.21, No.1: Vars VIII-XI
4. Vars On A Hungarian Song, Op.21, No.2: Theme And Vars I-XIII
5. Sarabande In A
6. Gigue In A
7. Sarabande In B
8. Gigue In B
9. Vars And Fugue On A Theme Of Handel, Op.24: Aria And Vars I-XV
10. Vars And Fugue On A Theme Of Handel, Op.24: Vars XVI-XXV
11. Vars And Fugue On A Theme Of Handel, Op.24: Fuga
Track Listings (15) - Disc #4
1. Vars On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.35: Book I
2. Vars On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.35: Book II
3. 16 Waltzes, Op.39: I-VIII
4. 16 Waltzes, Op.39: IX-XVI
5. Hungarian Dances: I. Allegro
6. Hungarian Dances: II. Allegro Non Assai
7. Hungarian Dances: III. Allegretto
8. Hungarian Dances: IV. Poco Sostenuto
9. Hungarian Dances: V. Allegro
10. Hungarian Dances: VI. Vivace
11. Hungarian Dances: VII. Allegretto
12. Hungarian Dances: VIII. Presto
13. Hungarian Dances: IX. Allegro
14. Hungarian Dances: X. Presto
15. Gavotte By Chr. W. Gluck
Track Listings (17) - Disc #5
1. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: I. Capriccio: Un Poco Agitato
2. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: II. Capriccio: Allegretto Non Troppo
3. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: III. Intermezzo: Grazioso
4. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: IV. Intermezzo: Allegretto Grazioso
5. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: V. Capriccio: Agitato, Ma Non Troppo Presto
6. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: VI. Intermezzo: Andante Con Moto
7. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: VII. Intermezzo: Moderato Semplice
8. Eight Klavierstucke, Op.76: VIII. Capriccio: Grazioso Ed Un Poco Vivace
9. Two Rhaps, Op.79: I. Agitato
10. Two Rhaps, Op.79: II. Molto Passionato, Ma Non Troppo Allegro
11. Study No.5 Chanonne by J.S. Bach)
12. Study No.3 (Presto After J.S. Bach, Version 1)
13. Sarabande And Two Gavottes
14. Kanon
15. Kanon (Inverted)
16. Study No.4 (Presto After J.S. Bach, Version 2)
17. Kleine Klavierstucke
Track Listings (20) - Disc #6
1. Fants, Op.116: I. Capriccio: Presto Energico
2. Fants, Op.116: II. Intermezzo: Andante
3. Fants, Op.116: III. Capriccio: Allegro Passionato
4. Fants, Op.116: IV. Intermezzo: Adagio
5. Fants, Op.116: V. Intermezzo: Andante Con Grazia Ed Intimissimo Sentimento
6. Fants, Op.116: VI. Intermezzo: Andantino Teneramente
7. Fants, Op.116: VII. Capriccio: Allegro Agitato
8. Klavierstucke, Op.117: I. Intermezzo: Andante Moderato
9. Klavierstucke, Op.117: II. Intermezzo: Andante Non Troppo E Con E Con Molto Espressione
10. Klavierstucke, Op.117: III. Intermezzo: Andante Con Moto
11. Klavierstucke, Op.118: I. Intermezzo: Allegro Non Assai, Ma Molto Appassionata
12. Klavierstucke, Op.118: II. Intermezzo: Andante Teneramente
13. Klavierstucke, Op.118: III. Ballade: Allegro Energico
14. Klavierstucke, Op.118: IV. Intermezzo: Allegretto Un Poco Agitato
15. Klavierstucke, Op.118: V. Romance: Andante
16. Klavierstucke, Op.118: VI. Intermezzo: Andante, Largo E Mesto
17. Klavierstucke, Op.119: I. Intermezzo: Adagio
18. Klavierstucke, Op.119: II. Intermezzo: Andantino
19. Klavierstucke, Op.119: III. Intermezzo: Grazioso E Giocoso
20. Klavierstucke, Op.119: IV. Rhap: Allegro Risoluto

CD Details

All Artists: Johannes Brahms, Martin Jones
Title: Brahms: Complete Piano Music
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Nimbus Records
Release Date: 4/16/1995
Album Type: Box set
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Ballets & Dances, Baroque Dance Suites, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Ballads, Fantasies, Sonatas, Variations, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 6
SwapaCD Credits: 6
UPC: 710357178825

CD Reviews

Worthwhile, especially if you like Brahms

Mark Swinton | 02/28/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Johannes Brahms was one of the key figures in Romantic Piano Music. His output for the instrument was varied and large, and this four-disc set is ample testament to that output. As it was with their complete Beethoven Sonatas set (by Bernard Roberts), so it it here: Nimbus have enlisted a fine artist with a good command of the piano to record all of Brahms' solo piano music, and whilst I am not a Brahms addict myself, I am sure it will give great pleasure to collectors and serious Brahms fans. I could offer a critique of all the works on these discs, but it is enough to single out a particular highlight. Martin Jones is particularly stunning with his rendition of the Hungarian Dances (which in their piano solo versions are not easy at all). The recording quality throughout is superb, enhancing the subtleties of Jones' performance.All in all this is a worthwhile purchase. If anything, it is perfect for discovering Brahms in perhaps his most 'comfortable' genre. I should say that I came across this recording in the course of studying Romantic Piano Music for A-levels, and for that purpose it was invaluable."

Brahms Complete Piano Music

Amy | 08/06/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Brahms composed an astounding amount of piano music. Variations were a Classical form that long fascinated him. His most famous are The Handel Variations Opus 24, and the difficult Paganini Variations in which he shadowed the style of Liszt. Today this work is often compared with Bach's Goldberg and Beethoven's Diabelli Variations. Some of his shorter works include his Intermezzos,Romanzes, Rhapsodies,Caprices,and Fantasies. To me these are Brahms's most most important and expressive pieces he composed. My favorite pieces are Intermezzo 116 No. 4 and Intermezzo 118 No. 2. He brought these short forms to a new level of eloquence and expression. The first Intermezzo of Opus 118 is the very essence of Brahms's unmistakable sound and complexity in his music. I'll confess, I bought this set to fill the gaps in my piecemeal Brahms cd collection. Martin Jones' playing grows on me, much the same way Brahms music itself does. A word of warning if you are someone who likes pianists who play music slowly and passive. Yes, Martin Jones does play fast, but not always. He's generally fastest in the earlier works, where a case can be made for doing so. This applies to the first 2 sonatas, and the Paganini variations. Why would anything associated with Paganini lack virtuosity? The main thing is,it works. Every track is worth hearing. Martin doesn't put in a bad performance in the whole set."