Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of classical music with Samson Tsoy's debut album, "Inmost Heart: Bach, Brahms, Busoni & Reger." Set for release on February 14, 2025, via Linn Records, this captivating collection spans a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase the genius of Bach, Brahms, Busoni, and Reger.
The album opens with Brahms' transcendent transcriptions of Bach's 11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122, masterfully arranged for piano by Ferruccio Busoni. These pieces, imbued with deep spiritual resonance, are followed by Brahms' own Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24. This monumental work, a testament to Brahms' compositional prowess, unfolds with a series of variations that build to a breathtaking fugue.
Tsoy's interpretation also includes Brahms' arrangement of the Chaconne from Bach's Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004, a piece originally written for solo violin and here presented for piano left hand. The album concludes with Brahms' Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121, arranged for piano by Max Reger. These four serious songs, deeply introspective and reflective, offer a poignant finale to this extraordinary collection.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, "Inmost Heart" is a testament to Samson Tsoy's artistry and his ability to breathe new life into these timeless works. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an enriching and unforgettable listening experience.
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Tracks
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 10, Herzlich tut mich verlangen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 8, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: AriaJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IXJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIXJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: FugaJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 4, Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne (Arr. for Piano Left Hand by Johannes Brahms)Johann Sebastian Bach, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 5, Schmücke dich, o Liebe Seele (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 9, Herzlich tut mich verlangen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 1, Denn es gehet dem MenschenJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 2, Ich wandte michJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 3, O Tod, wie bitter bist duJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 4, Wenn ich mit Menschen und mit Engelszungen redeteJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 11, O Welt, ich muss dich lassen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
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