Four Ballades, Op 10 (Brahms)
from Brahms: Piano Sonata No 3 & Four Ballades (CDA67237)
1 Andante [3'48]
2 Andante [5'52]
3 Intermezzo [3'40]
4 Andante con moto [8'08]
21 minutes 28 seconds 4 tracks
‘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 ...
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