from Brahms: Piano Sonata No 3 & Four Ballades (CDA67237) 1 Andante [3'48] 21 minutes 28 seconds 4 tracks2 Andante [5'52] 3 Intermezzo [3'40] 4 Andante con moto [8'08] ‘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 ... |