Brahms: Variations, Opp. 21, 24 & 35 ~ Kern
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Composer: Johannes BrahmsPerformer: Olga Kern
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2007-09-11
Music Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
Soundtracks:
- Op.21, #2
- Op.24
- Op.35, Book I
- Op.35, Book II
Free Music Notes for Brahms: Variations, Opp. 21, 24 & 35 ~ Kern
Free Music Review: A tough program to sit through at one go, but extremely well done
Hit: 5 Stars
I had grouchy expectations from a CD devoted to nothing but variations, a terrible programming idea if ever there was one. But to my surprise, the young Olga Kern carries it off with style and panache. I had pigeon-holed her as a heavy-handed imitation of Argerich, but she's quite sensitive and thoughtful in her phrasing throughout.
Amazon grows more derelict by the day in offering information about classical CDs. Kern's all-Brahms program includes the Variations on a Theme by Paganini op.35 : Book 1 / Book 2. Variations & Fugue on a theme by Handel op.24. Variations on a Hungarian Song op.21.
The Var. on a Hungarian Song, rarely heard in concert, is wonderful, full of energy and high spirits. It shows off Kern's effortless virtuosity beautifully. The three better known works are much thornier, and I can't imagine anyone taking all of them in one sitting, either in concert or on CD. Wisely, Kern doesn't try to throw off more fireworks than Kissin or to extract profundity -- she is fast, incisive, alert, and direct. This is Brahms without velvet, and for me, that proved a winning approach. The recorded sound is impressively realistic as well.
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