Listeners cannot familiarize themselves with the music of Johannes Brahms without also knowing the name of violinist and composer Joseph Joachim. Joachim was one of Brahms' first and most long-standing proponents, and played a vital role in the composition of many of Brahms' masterpieces. After the profound abilities of young Brahms became apparent to Joachim, the elder composer virtually stopped writing, making the selections on this album rare treats. The first set on the CD is a group of arrangements of Brahms' 21 ...
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Listeners cannot familiarize themselves with the music of Johannes Brahms without also knowing the name of violinist and composer Joseph Joachim. Joachim was one of Brahms' first and most long-standing proponents, and played a vital role in the composition of many of Brahms' masterpieces. After the profound abilities of young Brahms became apparent to Joachim, the elder composer virtually stopped writing, making the selections on this album rare treats. The first set on the CD is a group of arrangements of Brahms' 21 Hungarian Dances. Joachim, being profoundly influenced by the gypsy idiom as well, was perfectly suited for this task. As a virtuoso violinist himself, the transcriptions are exceedingly difficult for the solo violin. The second work on the album is one of Joachim's last original compositions, a set of variations in E minor, which again test the mettle of all who would try to play them. Violinist Hagai Shaham brings both desirable and undesirable qualities to his attempt. Stylistically,...
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Johannes Brahms; Joseph Joachim. Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.
