Brahms: the Piano Concertos

Stephen Hough (piano) & Mozarteumorchester Salzburg, Mark Wigglesworth

Deze aantrekkelijk geprijsde dubbel-cd is een van de belangrijkste opnamen van Stephen Hough.

Brahms:
 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83

“Clearly working in absolute rapport with Mark Wigglesworth, they achieve together a lean, at times almost wiry sound...yet there is no lack of muscular force or orchestral power in the many big moments. Hough brings an unusually wide range of keyboard colour to bear on Brahms's piano-writing.”
BBC Music Magazine *****

"Wigglesworth is pact and taut in rhythm...The impression I have here is of readings that have divested themselves of excess baggage and are lighter on their feet...I ended up delighted by and in complete admiration of Hough's boldness. He has become a warmer player of increased range in Brahms, and unafraid to take risks."
Gramophone Magazine - January 2014

"I cannot fault Hough’s playing: the balance between the sheer virtuosity and the intimacy of this music is perfectly stated. Each concerto has a different mood and palette of emotions. Hough brings a special quality of reflection to these works which for my taste gives a considerable added value."
MusicWeb International - 7th January 2014