Brahms's Ballades Op. 10 are described as 'anti-show-off' music, conjuring intimacy rather than narcissistic self-congratulation, according to pianist Fabian Müller.
Critical Reception
The Piano Pieces Op. 76 are considered 'undervalued' by pianist Fabian Müller, who describes them as bold, experimental, personal, and moving.
Performer Biography
Fabian Müller, the pianist on this album, won five prizes, including the Audience Prize, at the 2017 International ARD Music Competition in Munich.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded by Südwestrundfunk in July 2018 at the SWR Studio Kaiserslautern, with Ralf Kolbinger as Recording Producer and Editing.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms, the composer, was praised by Robert Schumann, who introduced him to a publisher and wrote, 'He is destined for greatness,' when Brahms was just twenty.
Composition History
Brahms's Eight Piano Pieces Op. 76 were written in 1878 after a year of editing works by Schumann and Chopin, leading to influences from both masters in these miniatures.
Compositional Technique
The first Ballade Op. 10 by Brahms is based on the Scottish ballad 'Edward,' a tale of a father's murder from a collection by Herder, making the composition gloomy and mysterious.
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