On this exciting release from Hyperion, Stephen Hough performs a collection of exquisite Brahmsian miniatures. The pianist refers to these works as brief meditations on last things before 'the light fades and the final cigar is extinguished.'
8 Intermezzos, Op 117: No 1 in E Flat Major. Andante Moderato
9 Intermezzos, Op 117: No 2 in B Flat minor. Andante Non Troppo E Con Molto Espressione
10 Intermezzos, Op 117: No 3 in C Sharp minor. Andante Con Moto
11 Clavierstücke, Op 118: No 1 in a Minor. Intermezzo
12 Clavierstücke, Op 118: No 2 in a Major. Intermezzo
13 Clavierstücke, Op 118: No 3 in G minor. Ballade
14 Clavierstücke, Op 118: No 4 in F minor. Intermezzo
15 Clavierstücke, Op 118: No 5 in F Major. Romance
16 Clavierstücke, Op 118: No 6 in E Flat minor. Intermezzo
17 Clavierstücke, Op 119: No 1 in B minor. Intermezzo
18 Clavierstücke, Op 119: No 2 in E minor. Intermezzo
19 Clavierstücke, Op 119: No 3 in C Major. Intermezzo
20 Clavierstücke, Op 119: No 4 in E Flat Major. Rhapsodie
On this exciting release from Hyperion, Stephen Hough performs a collection of exquisite Brahmsian miniatures. The pianist refers to these works as brief meditations on last things before 'the light fades and the final cigar is extinguished.'
