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Beethoven, Chopin and Brahms

DACOCD 910 [DDD] - Released 2022

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As he turns 80 years old, Danish pianist John Damgaard is still going strong. This release features immaculate performances of pieces by three composers close to his heart: Late Beethoven and Chopin sonatas are paired with a truly strong-willed version of the Brahms Handel Variations. The release includes Damgaard’s informative booklet notes that point out new and intriguing sides to the pianistic Handel variations. A release for all lovers of great piano playing. All First Releases!
 
Content of DACOCD 910
           
  Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)   Reviews:
 
  Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat Major, Op. 110    
[ 1 ] I. Moderato, cantabile molto espressivo
6:23 Play
[ 2 ] II. Allegro molto
2:22 Play
[ 3 ] III. Recitativo - Arioso dolente - Fugue - Arioso - Fugue 10:21 Play
 
  Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
  Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58    
[ 4 ] I. Allegro maestoso 10:03 Play
[ 5 ] II. Scherzo: Molto vivace
2:35 Play
[ 6 ] III. Largo 10:21 Play
[ 7 ] IV. Finale: Presto, non tanto 5:09 Play
 
  Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
  Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24    
[ 8 ] Theme and Variations 1-8 7:10 Play
[ 9 ] (Variation 9) and Variations 10-17
8:28 Play
[10] (Variation 18) and Variations 19-25 and Fugue
13:32 Play
 
  John Damgaard, Piano