The Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122, may have been inspired by the death of Brahms's dear friend Clara Schumann on May 21, 1896.
Compositional Technique
The Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel, Op. 24, showcase Brahms's compositional artistry through techniques like inversion, augmentation, and mirroring of themes in the fugue.
Composer Biography
After a 13-year break from solo piano compositions, Brahms returned to the genre in 1892, writing 20 piano pieces in four collections, including the 7 Fantasien, Op. 116.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Brahms's Eleven Chorale Preludes are described as a creative throwback to the Baroque era, but executed with his own distinct style.
Performer Biography
Annika Treutler, the performer on this album, won third prize at the Montreal International Piano Competition in 2014 and has performed with several major orchestras.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms composed the Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122, in 1896 while recovering from a serious illness in Ischl.
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