Towering strength and conviction in the service of the greater glory of Brahms Although Nicholas Angelich’s repertoire ranges far and wide, he has made a speciality in Brahms, music superbly suited to ...

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: ‘Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 & Handel ...

The latest addition to the MSO Live Series, ABC Classics proudly presents Brahms’ Piano Concertos No.1 & 2. The only piano concertos Brahms composed are performed sumptuously here by soloist Garrick ...

Having gone back to the original manuscripts, Schiff’s work belongs in the front rank of recent recordings “With the present recording we have tried to recreate and restore the works, to cleanse and ...

Nicholas Angelich (piano), Frankfurt Radio SO/Paavo Järvi Virgin Classics 266 3492 **** American pianist Nicholas Angelich is a burly Brahmsian. He likes a sound that is heavy, textures that are rich, ...

Since the recent death of Alicia de Larrocha, Joaquín Achúcarro is probably the pre-eminent living Spanish pianist. He's also a significant presence in Dallas, with an endowed professorship at ...

Although it was love at first sight when Jon Nakamatsu came into contact with a piano at age 4, it wasn’t until he was 30 that he became a full-time concert pianist. The journey was a bit long, but he ...

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What do you think of this piece?” A student asked, holding out a smartphone. The screen displayed a Brahms Piano Concerto condensed into just 41 seconds. Faced with a short-form clip stitched together ...

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 Fritz Reiner, Conductor Johannes Brahms, Composer Chicago Symphony Orchestra Van Cliburn, Piano Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Fritz Reiner, Conductor Chicago ...