The last movement of Brahms's Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25, known as 'Rondo alla Zingarese,' is famous for its powerful Hungarian rhythms, breathtaking virtuosity, and energetic ending.
Composition History
Johannes Brahms chose his Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25, to make his debut as a pianist and composer in Vienna in November 1862.
Composer Biography
Friedrich Gernsheim, a composer on this album, was highly regarded by the musical world, especially by Johannes Brahms.
Instruments
Barbara Buntrock, the violist in the Mariani Piano Quartet, performs on a viola made by Antonio Mariani around 1650, which was previously played by the legendary violist Lionel Tertis.
Compositional Technique
Gernsheim's music, featured on this album, is composed in a magnificent romantic style, linking long phrases with counterpoint and sensually reveling in beautiful melodies.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms and Friedrich Gernsheim, two composers featured on this album, first met in 1862 at the Cologne Music Festival.
Recording & Production
The recording of this album, which began in January 2020, was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, causing its release to be postponed by a year.
