{"product_id":"4945604558495","title":"Silke-Thora Matthies, Silke Thora-Matthies \u0026 Christian Kohn (Piano Duo) - Brahms: Complete Piano Works for 4 Hands, Vol. 17 - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilke-Thora Matthies, Silke Thora-Matthies \u0026amp; Christian Kohn (Piano Duo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the four-hand version of the same piece, a two-piano version is now available. Not only does the sound have a richer, more substantial quality, but listeners can also enjoy discerning the proto-concerto form within its structure—making this a must-have release for Brahms fans. The work by his friend Joachim is a masterpiece that showcases his talent as a composer.\n\nBrahms was an accomplished pianist who composed for the piano throughout his life. In addition to his works for solo piano, he arranged many of his own orchestral, chamber, and vocal works for four-hand piano, making them more accessible to a wider audience. His monumental Piano Concerto No. 1, a work that transcends the musical tastes of its time, was originally conceived as a sonata for two pianos. In this recording, you can hear a performance in the form of a piano duo—that is, a concerto for two pianos. A version played four-handed on a single piano can be heard on Naxos 8.554116.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53539259810081,"sku":"4945604558495","price":2690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604558495.jpg?v=1789970992","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4945604558495","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}