Johannes Brahms & Idil Biret – Brahms: Waltzes / Cadenzas / Die Schone Magelone

Album Info

Artist: Johannes Brahms & Idil Biret

Title: Brahms: Waltzes / Cadenzas / Die Schone Magelone

Year: 1995

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Tracklist

  • 1. 15 Romanzen aus Die Schone Magelone, Op. 33 (arr. I. Biret): No. 12 Muss es eine Trennung (3:29)
  • 2. 15 Romanzen aus Die Schone Magelone, Op. 33 (arr. I. Biret): No. 10 Verzweiflung (2:52)
  • 3. 15 Romanzen aus Die Schone Magelone, Op. 33 (arr. I. Biret): No. 11 Wie schnell verschwindet (4:26)
  • 4. 15 Romanzen aus Die Schone Magelone, Op. 33 (arr. I. Biret): No. 14 Wie froh und frisch (3:10)
  • 5. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 1 in B Major (0:44)
  • 6. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 2 in E Major (1:21)
  • 7. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 3 in G-Sharp Minor (0:52)
  • 8. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 4 in E Minor (1:02)
  • 9. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 5 in E Major (1:18)
  • 10. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 6 in C-Sharp Major (0:58)
  • 11. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor (1:55)
  • 12. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 8 in B-Flat Major (1:44)
  • 13. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 9 in D Minor (0:44)
  • 14. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 10 in G Major (0:30)
  • 15. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 11 in B Minor (1:23)
  • 16. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 12 in E Major (1:24)
  • 17. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 13 in B Major (0:39)
  • 18. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 14 in G-Sharp Minor (1:31)
  • 19. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 15 in A-Flat Major (1:25)
  • 20. 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 (1867 version): No. 16 in C-Sharp Minor (1:10)
  • 21. Cadenza for J. S. Bach: Concerto in D Minor (BWV 1052), WoO 11 (0:51)
  • 22. Cadenza for W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in G Major (K. 453), WoO 13: First Movement Cadenza (1:07)
  • 23. Cadenza for W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in G Major (K. 453), WoO 13: Second Movement Cadenza (1:05)
  • 24. Cadenza for W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in G Major (K. 453), WoO 13: Second Movement (alternative version) (0:48)
  • 25. Cadenza for W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in D Minor (K. 466), WoO 14 (3:00)
  • 26. Cadenza for W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in C Minor (K. 491), WoO 15 (2:03)
  • 27. Cadenza for Beethoven: Piano Concerto in C Minor (Op. 37), Anh. IV/7 (3:52)
  • 28. Cadenza for Beethoven: Piano Concerto in G Major (Op. 58), WoO 12: First Movement Cadenza (5:04)
  • 29. Cadenza for Beethoven: Piano Concerto in G Major (Op. 58), WoO 12: Third Movement Cadenza (1:14)

Review

Step into a time when elegance and romance shaped musical landscapes with Johannes Brahms and Idil Biret's captivating 1995 album, "Brahms: Waltzes / Cadenzas / Die Schone Magelone." Biret’s piano mastery breathes new life into Brahms’ cherished works, whisking listeners through 29 tracks that highlight the majestic Waltzes, Op. 39, and Cadenzas, as well as stunning Four Song Transcriptions from "Die Schöne Magelone."

Imagine soaring through the enchanting ballrooms of 19th-century Europe, wrapped in the graceful and intricate melodies crafted by Brahms, each brought to vivid existence by Biret’s touch. The album embodies not just the soul of this romantic era, but the timeless beauty of Brahms’s compositions.

For fans of classical music, this album stands as an enduring testament to Brahms' genius, capturing his expressive style and emotional depth. Idil Biret's enthralling interpretations ensure that both newcomers and seasoned listeners are equally entranced. There's a special place reserved in the hearts of true music lovers for this jewel of an album. - Magnus