Piotr Anderszewski's new album of Brahms' Late Piano Works is a testament to the composer's maturity, with a dozen intimate miniatures that breathe life into the 19th-century Romanticist.
The Polish pianist's selection for this absorbing 48-minute programme reveals a distinct window onto Brahms' artistic soul. The Op 119 B-minor Intermezzo opens with measured tempo and melancholic reflection, while Anderszewski's phrasing exhibits an emotional core that remains fluid throughout the recital.
Anderszewski deftly steers clear of dramatic contrast for its own sake, opting instead to maintain a steady pace that underscores the pervasive sense of regret in this programme.
As he navigates Brahms' Op 118 A-major Intermezzo and G-minor Capriccio, Anderszewski masterfully captures the tender pain of loss. The Op 116 A-minor Intermezzo is particularly moving, its pent-up grief unfolding like a shroud.
The album closes with a heart-wrenching account of Brahms' Op 118 No 6, its sorrow imbued with an otherworldly depth.
Anderszewski's nuanced reading brings out the inner life of these pieces, which seem to reverberate with the composer's own introspection and emotion.
The Polish pianist's selection for this absorbing 48-minute programme reveals a distinct window onto Brahms' artistic soul. The Op 119 B-minor Intermezzo opens with measured tempo and melancholic reflection, while Anderszewski's phrasing exhibits an emotional core that remains fluid throughout the recital.
Anderszewski deftly steers clear of dramatic contrast for its own sake, opting instead to maintain a steady pace that underscores the pervasive sense of regret in this programme.
As he navigates Brahms' Op 118 A-major Intermezzo and G-minor Capriccio, Anderszewski masterfully captures the tender pain of loss. The Op 116 A-minor Intermezzo is particularly moving, its pent-up grief unfolding like a shroud.
The album closes with a heart-wrenching account of Brahms' Op 118 No 6, its sorrow imbued with an otherworldly depth.
Anderszewski's nuanced reading brings out the inner life of these pieces, which seem to reverberate with the composer's own introspection and emotion.
it's seriously so beautiful! he has this way of making you feel all the feels, you know? like his phrasing is super emotive and it really shows you the pain in those pieces... i mean i was listening to the Op 119 Intermezzo and my eyes were getting all watery 
the A-minor one is particularly stunning - it's like he's singing through the piano. any pianist can play this stuff, but Anderszewski brings a level of depth that's just breathtaking 
anyway, the guy does seem to get deep into the music, especially with that op 118 no 6 - its like he's trying to convey the emotions directly from brahms' soul or something. but what about the tempo and pacing? is it really supposed to be 'pervasive sense of regret' or is that just a interpretation? 
. That Op 118 No 6 piece gives me chills every time - it's like listening to a personal letter from Brahms himself. Anderszewski's gotta be one of the most empathetic pianists out there, capturing the pain & regret in those pieces so beautifully 
this guy Piotr Anderszewski is like a master weaver, he takes you on this journey through the composer's late works and it's just... wow 
and that Op 119 B-minor Intermezzo? chills every time 
what I love most about this album is how Anderszewski strips away all the drama and just lets the music speak for itself, you can feel the weight of Brahms' regret in every note 
his interpretation of Brahms' Late Piano Works is giving me all the feels 
the way he navigates through these pieces is so masterful, it's like he's having a conversation with Brahms himself 
The way he weaves emotional depth into each piece is just breathtaking. I love how he keeps it super intimate and quiet, like a whispered secret 
. It really lets you feel the pain and regret in Brahms' music. And that Op 116 A-minor Intermezzo? 
. The way he captures the "tender pain of loss" is just beautiful 
. Give me all the soothing piano vibes! 
brahms is like the king of sad music, right? 
but seriously, the fact that piotr anderszewski's playing brings out so much depth in these pieces is just amazing. it's like he's speaking directly to your soul 
i wish our school had a piano recital like this - can you imagine how proud our teachers would be 
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. also, did u know that Brahms was born in 1833 
?! talk about being ahead of his time! 
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. And the Op 118 No 6? *sobs* it's like Brahms is singing straight to my soul 
. He really gets into the emotional core of each piece and that makes it so relatable. The whole album is like a journey through Brahms' inner world, and Anderszewski takes us on this incredible ride 
. I'm obsessed with his interpretation of Op 118 No 6, it's like he's singing the sorrowful notes himself 
i found myself getting lost in those beautiful miniatures, especially the Op 119 B-minor Intermezzo - it gives me chills every time 
i'm a total sucker for pianists who can convey such depth & nuance in their playing 
. The result is an album that feels like a deeply personal conversation with Brahms, one that reveals the composer's innermost sorrows and regrets 
Sources, please! Who decided that's the metric? And don't get me wrong, Anderszewski sounds like a great pianist, but I'd love to see some analysis of his actual technique and interpretation choices. Is this just an example of how music critics can be overly sentimental? 
this guy's playing sounds nice but is it really that deep? 48 minutes of Brahms' Late Piano Works sounds like a whole lotta repetition to me