That Karin Lechner's 1992 recording of Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major has staying power is perhaps evident from the numerous reissues that have kept it available for years, though anyone who hears this rock-solid performance will immediately understand how durable and deserving of longevity it is. In this youthful performance Lechner is as technically assured as many pianists twice her age, and her attacks are as hard-hitting and forceful as those of the most muscular virtuosi. Considering that this ...
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That Karin Lechner's 1992 recording of Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major has staying power is perhaps evident from the numerous reissues that have kept it available for years, though anyone who hears this rock-solid performance will immediately understand how durable and deserving of longevity it is. In this youthful performance Lechner is as technically assured as many pianists twice her age, and her attacks are as hard-hitting and forceful as those of the most muscular virtuosi. Considering that this concerto is one of the powerhouses in the repertoire, insofar as it provides enormous difficulties that only the most physically adept pianists can meet, Lechner must be regarded as a match for the music, for her fierce octaves, thunderous arpeggios, and lighting-fast runs make it seem almost like child's play. Yet Lechner is also capable of great tenderness and polish in lyrical passages, though it must be said that her touch remains a bit crisp and metallic, so her tone is never...
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Add this copy of Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2/4 Piano Pieces to cart. $115.02, good condition, Sold by Bookmans rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Verdi Music.
