Jeremy Siepmann - An Introduction to Brahms' 'Piano Concerto No 2' [CD]

Explore the profound beauty of Brahms' 'Piano Concerto No. 2' with Jeremy Siepmann's insightful introduction. This classical album features the exceptional artistry of renowned pianist Stephen Hough, accompanied by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Andrew Davis. Carefully selected for its exemplary interpretation and emotional depth, this recording captures the concerto's intricate balance of power and lyricism. Ideal for both seasoned classical aficionados and newcomers, this CD offers a rich listening experience that delves into the heart of Brahms' masterful composition, inviting you to appreciate the timeless allure of his musical genius.

Introduction; Opening Horn Call And Piano's Answer

Introduction, Cue And First Main Theme

Rising Three-note Scalewise Pattern

Theme One Taken Up By Strings And Solo Oboe; Piano's Entry

Quicker, Descending Six-note 'Answer'

Complex Variant Of Theme One With Very Different Speed And Rhythm

Second 'Answering' Phrase

Orchestra And Piano In Mixed Variants Of Theme One, Now Intensified

First Main Theme Completed By Orchestra

Theme Two, Hushed And 'Tuneless', With Piano, Clarinets And Strings

Peace Shattered As Piano Bursts Back In Like A Tiger

Oboe Theme Returns, Now Delicately Embroidered By The Piano

Variant Of Opening Horn Call In Bass

Cue And Third Movement (Complete)

Orchestra Returns, Beginning Of Exposition Proper

Finale: Introduction, Cue And Main Theme

Big, 'Singing' Theme In Orchestra; Piano 'Forgotten'

Violins Take Up Tune, With Winds And Piano Accompanying

Call To Arms By Strings; Marshalling Of Orchestral Forces

Piano Introduces Part 2 Of The Main Theme

Piano Re-enters Fray With Massive Expansion Of Opening Figure

Part 3 Of The Theme, Led By Piano, In 'Fiercely' Self-confident Mood

Piano 'Explores' Two Main Facets Of Opening Theme

First Episode, Part 1

Transition. Sense Of Key Weakened. Piano And Orchestra Come Together

First Episode, Part 2

Piano And Orchestra 'Argue' Over Speed Of Thematic Three-note Rise

Piano Hands Theme Over To Clarinets And Bassoons

Piano And Orchestra In Friendly Dialogue Before Piano Falls Away

First Episode, Part 3, In Piano, First; Then Flutes And Oboes

'Winged' Harmonic Shadow Of Pure Pianistic Tone-Colour

Strings And Flutes Take Theme, With Bubbling Commentary From Piano

New 'Transitional' Theme From Orchestra Developed By Piano

Tipsy Dancers (Piano And Winds) Return, Tiring; Strings Take Over

After Indecision And Discussion, The Mood Suddenly Turns Playful

In The Central Episode, The Orchestra Throws Down A Dramatic Challenge

Reminder Of Second Main Theme In It's Original Form

...To Which The Piano Duly Responds With A Stormy Outburst

Transformation Of Second Main Theme By Piano

Piano Kick-starts Run-up To Final Section In A Variant Of The Main Theme

Piano Hijacks Orchestra's 'Call To Arms' (First Heard In Track 10)

Orchestra Sets Off On A Jaunty March, Later Joined By The Piano

Piano And Orchestra, Now Allies, Explore Theme, But With Piano Leading

Piano Propels Orchestra Into Final Section

Dramatic Eruption Of Orchestra Leads To The Development Section

Summation And Cue To The Movement As A Whole

Pianistic 'Tiger' Replaced By Gentle, Reflective, Soft-spoken Poet

Finale (Complete)

Transformed 'Tiger' Theme Amicably Shared By Piano And Orchestra

An Apparently New Theme - But Battle Hymn Of The Republic?

Brief, Downward-driving Section Prepares For The Recapitulation

On The Threshold Of The Recapitulation

Recapitulation: The Magical Return

From Gate-crashing Tiger To Celestial Tenderness - And A Surprise

An Unexpected And Portentous Change Of Mood, Suggesting Tragedy

Summation

First Movement (Complete)

Second Movement: The Upward-driving Opening Gambit, Piano Alone

Downward-driving Answer From Lower Strings (Violas, Cellos, Basses)

Theme Vs Melody

Eerie, Unharmonised, 'White' Sound Of Second Theme

Second Theme Taken Up And Developed By Piano

Expectation And Surprise; Harmonic Fluidity And Intensifying Drama

Return (And Transformation) Of Theme Two

Theme One Returns In Orchestra; Theme Three Emerges In Major Mode

Sequence Of Fragmentary Episodes Begins With Unexpected Fanfare

Variant Of Theme Three In Piano (Diabolical Piano Octaves)

Rescored Variant Of 'Fanfare' Theme; From Grandeur To Solemnity

Rhapsodic Variant Of Fanfare, This Time For Piano Alone

Recapitulation Of Opening, With Piano And Orchestra Reversing Roles

Theme Two Transformed By New Instrumentation

Cue And Second Movement (Complete)

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