 | from Brahms: Piano Sonata No 3 & Four Ballades (CDA67237) 1 Allegro maestoso [10'36] 37 minutes 37 seconds 5 tracks2 Andante espressivo [11'24] 3 Scherzo: Allegro energico [4'33] 4 Intermezzo (Rückblick): Andante molto [3'37] 5 Finale: Allegro moderato ma rubato [7'27] ‘Thoughtful, poetic and rich-toned readings of youthful Brahms. These pieces [Four Ballades] emerge as little gems, the songful Second as ear-catching as the haunted woodland sprites of the Third’ (Gr ... ‘[Hough’s] new disc must be one of the current prime choices in these pieces’ (International Record Review) ‘Stephen Hough is among the very best of the current generation of performing artists … a thoughtful pianist who plays with great strength and depth of feeling, an impeccable technique, glowing t ... |