Cover of Johannes Brahms Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5 / Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 (Emanuel Ax)

Johannes Brahms
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5 / Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 (Emanuel Ax)

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For fans of johannes brahms, lovers of classical piano music, listeners interested in melancholic and evocative compositions, and followers of emanuel ax.
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THE REVIEW

3 mysterious ballads. 3 melancholy piano compositions. 3 anthology melodies. 3 divine andantes. 117. 1+1+7=9. 9/3=3. 3 magic number. 3 monuments of Johannes.

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The review contemplates the mysterious and melancholic nature of Brahms' Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5 and Three Intermezzi, Op. 117, as performed by Emanuel Ax. It emphasizes the haunting beauty and evocative mood embedded in these works, described metaphorically as 'monuments' and 'magic numbers.' The rating suggests an appreciation without full enthusiasm.

Tracklist

01   Sonata for Piano No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: I. Allegro maestoso (10:39)

02   Sonata for Piano No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: II. Andante. Andante espressivo - Andante molto (10:43)

03   Sonata for Piano No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: III. Scherzo. Allegro energico (04:35)

04   Sonata for Piano No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: IV. Intermezzo. Andante molto (03:44)

05   Sonata for Piano No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: V. Finale. Allegro moderato ma rubato (08:02)

06   Intermezzo in E-flat major, Op. 117 No. 1: Andante (04:38)

07   Intermezzo in B-flat minor, Op. 117 No. 2: Andante non troppo e con molta espressione (04:31)

08   Intermezzo in C-sharp minor, Op. 117 No. 3: Andante con moto (06:11)

Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a German composer and pianist of the Romantic era. Based largely in Vienna, he wrote four symphonies, concertos, chamber music, piano works, and the choral masterpiece Ein deutsches Requiem. Admired for fusing classical forms with Romantic expression, he was closely associated with Robert and Clara Schumann.
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