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"Katchen Plays": Chopin & Brahms

Johannes Brahms

2025
82 tracks
2 uur, 57 min
classical

Album Description

Get ready to immerse yourself in the majestic world of classical music with Johannes Brahms' latest release, "Katchen Plays": Chopin & Brahms. This extraordinary album, set to captivate audiences on 27 February 2025, courtesy of UME - Global Clearing House, boasts an impressive duration of 2 hours and 57 minutes, ensuring an unforgettable listening experience.

Within this extensive collection, you will discover an exquisite blend of Chopin and Brahms' masterpieces, showcasing the artists' technical brilliance and emotional depth. The album commences with Chopin's Impromptu No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 66 "Fantaisie-Impromptu", followed by Brahms' Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24, which is divided into eight intricate movements.

As the album unfolds, you will be treated to a selection of Fantasias, including the captivating 7 Piano Pieces, Op. 116, and the enchanting Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35. The Hungarian Dances, with their lively rhythms and melodies, are sure to delight, while the 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119, and the 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76, demonstrate Brahms' mastery of the piano repertoire.

Johannes Brahms' "Katchen Plays": Chopin & Brahms is a testament to the timeless beauty of classical music, with its genres spanning classical, classical piano, chamber music, and orchestra. This album is a must-have for aficionados of Brahms and Chopin, as well as anyone seeking to explore the rich and diverse world of classical music. With its stunning array of compositions, this release is poised to leave a lasting impression on all who listen.

Tracks

Impromptu No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 66 "Fantaisie-Impromptu"Frédéric Chopin, Julius Katchen
4:41
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 1. Theme, Variations 1-4Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:17
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 2. Variations 5-6Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:04
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 3. Variations 7-8Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
1:16
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 4. Variations 9-12Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:36
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 5. Variations 13-18Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:41
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 6. Variations 19-21Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:05
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 7. Variations 22-25Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:36
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: 8. FugueJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:51
Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op. 116: 1. Capriccio in D MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
1:59
Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op. 116: 2. Intermezzo in A MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:51
Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op. 116: 3. Capriccio in G MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:37
Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op. 116: 4. Intermezzo in E MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:20
Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op. 116: 5. Intermezzo in E MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:29
Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op. 116: 6. Intermezzo in E MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:05
Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op. 116: 7. Capriccio in D MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:35
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35: 1. Grave - Doppio movimentoFrédéric Chopin, Julius Katchen
5:37
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35: 2. Scherzo - Più lento - Tempo IFrédéric Chopin, Julius Katchen
5:56
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35: 3. Marche funèbre (Lento)Frédéric Chopin, Julius Katchen
9:37
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35: 4. Finale (Presto)Frédéric Chopin, Julius Katchen
1:23
Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G Minor, WoO 1 No. 1Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:54
Hungarian Dance No. 2 in D Minor, WoO 1, No. 2Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:05
Hungarian Dance No. 3 in F Major, WoO 1, No. 3Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:18
Hungarian Dance No. 4 in F-Sharp Minor, WoO 1, No. 4Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:14
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor, WoO 1, No. 5Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:10
Hungarian Dance No. 6 in D-Flat Major, WoO 1, No. 6Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:08
Hungarian Dance No. 7 in A Major, WoO 1, No. 7Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
1:27
Hungarian Dance No. 8 in A Minor, WoO 1, No. 8Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:33
Hungarian Dance No. 9 in E Minor, WoO 1, No. 9Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
1:43
Hungarian Dance No. 10 in F Major, WoO 1, No. 10Johannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
1:55
4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: 1. Intermezzo in B MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:54
4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: 2. Intermezzo in E MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:38
4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: 3. Intermezzo in C MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
1:26
4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: 4. Rhapsody in E Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:51
Scherzo in C Minor (from the FAE-Sonata)Johannes Brahms, Josef Suk, Julius Katchen
5:02
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 1. Capriccio in F Sharp MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:37
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 2. Capriccio in B MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:22
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 3. Intermezzo in A Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:20
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 4. Intermezzo in B Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:17
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 5. Capriccio in C Sharp MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:09
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 6. Intermezzo in A MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:53
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 7. Intermezzo in A MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:33
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: 8. Capriccio in C MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:28
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: 1. Intermezzo in A MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
1:53
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: 2. Intermezzo in A MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
6:07
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: 3. Ballade in G MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
3:07
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: 4. Intermezzo in F MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
2:32
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: 5. Romance in F MajorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:09
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: 6. Intermezzo in E Flat MinorJohannes Brahms, Julius Katchen
4:51
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58: 1. Allegro maestosoFrédéric Chopin, Julius Katchen
8:42

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About Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms, a titan of the Romantic period, was a German composer, pianist, and conductor whose music continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Born in Hamburg in 1833, Brahms' early life was marked by modest beginnings, yet his prodigious talent quickly became evident. His compositions, which span symphonies, concertos, chamber music, piano works, and choral pieces, are celebrated for their rhythmic vitality and expressive contrapuntal textures. Brahms' ability to blend emotional depth with structural precision is unparalleled, earning him a place among the "Three B's" of classical music, alongside Bach and Beethoven. His works, such as the Academic Festival Overture and the German Requiem, showcase his mastery of rhythm, movement, and orchestration. Brahms' influence on the Romantic movement is immense, and his legacy endures as one of the most significant composers of the nineteenth century.

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