The rise of the gramophone in the early 20th century led to a decline in domestic music-making, for which Brahms had prepared many keyboard adaptations.
Performer Biography
Pianist Christopher Williams developed an interest in neglected composers, leading him to perform rarely-heard piano concertos by Carl Reineke and Anton Rubinstein.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Paul Klengel's solo piano transcriptions of Brahms's Horn Trio, Op. 40 and Clarinet Quintet, Op. 115.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms used the fictitious names G.W. Marks and Karl Würth to publish arrangements and lesser compositions, respectively, to earn a living.
Composer Biography
Paul Klengel (1854-1935), who transcribed the works on this album, was a renowned violinist, pianist, conductor, and teacher, and the brother of the eminent cellist Julius Klengel.
Composition History
Brahms composed a significant portion of his late clarinet pieces, including the Clarinet Quintet, in Bad Ischl, inspired by clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld.
Performer Biography
Christopher Williams, the pianist on this recording, is also assistant director of the BBC National Chorus of Wales and a pianist for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
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