Much of Brahms's mature instrumental music, particularly the G major sonata, explicitly suggests songs, with its third movement based on his 'Regenlied' ('Rain Song').
Composition History
Brahms contributed a single movement, a driving C minor scherzo, to a collective sonata for violinist Joseph Joachim, with other movements by Dietrich and Robert Schumann.
Performer Biography
Susan Tomes was the first woman admitted to study music at King's College, Cambridge, in 1972, the first year the college admitted women in its 500-year history.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 1990, with Antony Howell as Recording Engineer and Andrew Keener as Recording Producer.
Album & Artwork
The front illustration of the album features a painting titled 'Bowl of flowers in a landscape' from 1845 by Joseph Nigg, an artist who lived from 1782 to 1863.
Performer Biography
Krysia Osostowicz, a leading violinist, established her reputation with the pioneering piano quartet Domus, which toured with its own portable concert hall.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) did not publish his violin sonatas until his maturity, unlike his piano sonatas and songs which appeared earlier.
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