Nicolai Pfeffer, Felix Wahl – Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas, Op. 120 & Piano Pieces, Op. 119 (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 56:50 minutes | 932 MB | Genre: Classical
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There is no doubt that we owe the creation of Johannes Brahms’ last piano and chamber music works to his meeting with the Meiningen Court Orchestra’s exceptional clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld, who inspired Brahms to new heights of creativity. The complementary sonatas op. 120, with their interwoven motifs, are full in equal measure of exuberant joy, driving passion and moments of picturesque calm. A kaleidoscope of emotions, and a sublime, pioneering gift for his admirers and musical successors. In a subtle musical dialogue, Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl present a refreshing, high-contrast image of this late work, full of powerful yet lyrical nuance.
Placed between the two monumental sonatas, the piano intermezzos offer the listener a breather for introspection and contemplation.“ (The Artists)
Tracklist:
01. Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl – Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120: I. Allegro appassionato. Sostenuto ed espressivo (07:36)
02. Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl – Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120: II. Andante un poco adagio (04:57)
03. Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl – Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120: III. Allegretto grazioso (04:14)
04. Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl – Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120: IV. Vivace (05:09)
05. Felix Wahl – 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: No. 1. Intermezzo. Adagio in B Minor (03:23)
06. Felix Wahl – 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: No. 2. Intermezzo. Andantino un poco aditato in E Minor (04:38)
07. Felix Wahl – 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: No. 3. Intermezzo. Grazioso e giocoso in C Major (01:43)
08. Felix Wahl – 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: No. 4. Rhapsody. Allegro risoluto in E flat Major (05:06)
09. Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl – Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 120: I. Allegro amabile (08:01)
10. Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl – Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 120: II. Allegro appassionato (04:57)
11. Nicolai Pfeffer and Felix Wahl – Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 120: III. Andante con moto. Allegro (07:01)
Personnel:
Nicolai Pfeffer, clarinet
Felix Wahl, piano
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