Earl Wild: Brahms · Sonata No. 3 in F minor & Other Piano Works
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Label: Ivory Classics # 72008 | Rel. 2002 | Rec.: May 5-6, 2002 (Tracks 1-5); 21-Sept-2000 (Tracks 6-11); 22-March-1982 (Track 12)
From the notes (Some thoughts on the Sonata): In my 86 years on this planet, I have heard many great pianists play this monumental sonata, but for me Arthur Rubinstein remains quite special. His performances were outstanding because he best understood the strong rhythmical structure of this ingenious musical masterpiece. In Brahms' music generally, and especially in this piece, rhythmic and phrasing inconsistencies tend to weaken the structure.by Earl Wild
JOHANNES BRAHMS
01-05. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5
Rec. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Buffalo, NY. May 5-6, 2002
06. Intermezzo in B flat minor, Op. 117 No. 2
07. Ballade in G minor, Op. 118 No. 3
08. Intermezzo in C Major, Op. 119 No. 3
09. Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 76 No. 6
10. Intermezzo in E minor, Op. 119 No. 2
11. Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79 No. 2
Rec. in Columbus, Ohio. September 21, 2000
12. Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35 (Books I & II)
Rec. in Concert in Salle Gaveau, Paris. March 22, 1982
Earl Wild, piano
More thoughts on the Sonata by Mr. Wild: "Because Brahms' First Symphony contains many rhythmic similarities to the F minor Sonata (which is an obvious psychological offspring) and because Brahms' thoughts were always orchestral, I have found it helpful to study and play the symphony on the piano. To perform this sonata effectively, it is very important to think orchestrally in regard to proper balance, color and flexibility."
I have always thought this was a great site for posting comparisons. So I have decided to include Arthur Rubinstein's version of the Brahms' Sonata so that you can listen to what Earl Wild refers to in his notes: It will take a while to upload but it will be in this same post. It is Vol. 21 of the AR Collection.
BTW, the Ivory Classics version by Earl Wild contains one of the most comprehensive set of notes that I have ever come across on these particular works. Especially the late Klavierstücke, for which there are in depth interpretative guidelines to be applied to them. One of my favorites in some of these works is Lili Kraus. I have the CD but only have scans for the cover. I would have to ask a friend if she will allow me to post them here.
Addition to this post: Arthur Rubinstein's version of Brahms Op. 5 and other works for solo piano.
Enjoy!
Arthur Rubinstein's Brahms Op. 5 and Other Piano Works
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