“Composition of the ‘Edward’ Ballade may have afforded vicarious release for a personal inner turmoil that Brahms could never bring himself openly to confess.”
— Brian Chapman
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“Engaging performances”
— The Age (Melbourne)
“In his notes, he proposes some interesting psychological ideas concerning the Ballades and their relationship to Schumann’s failing health.”
— Tony Way, The Age (Melbourne)
BRAHMS: Piano Pieces — Scherzo in E flat minor Op.4
Four Ballades Op.10
Variations and Fugue on a theme of Handel Op.24
Four Pieces op.119
Also included — Schumann: Romanze in F# major, Op.28 No.2
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1Op.4 Scherzo
1Op.10 No.1 ("Edward"), No.2, No.3, No.4
1Schumann Romanze
1Op.24 Theme, Var.1
1Op.119 No.1, No.2, No.3, No.4
Playing time over 78 minutes
BRIAN CHAPMAN — Piano TPCD971031
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