This page lists all recordings of Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26, by Johannes Brahms (1833-97) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Gérard Caussé & Nicholas Angelich Following their autumn 2007 release of Brahms’s Double Concerto and Clarinet Quintet Renaud Capuçon and Gautier Capuçon further their plan to record the composer’s complete solo and chamber works for Virgin Classics. After Renaud’s collaboration with Nicholas Angelich for the violin sonatas, later joined by Gautier for the piano trios, French violist Gérard Caussé joined them in Lugano last December to record Brahms three Piano Quartets. The mid-priced set brings together on two CDs all three of Brahms’ piano quartets, which although they were composed at the same time (even though Op. 62 was first performed in 1875), are very different in character and mood, from a lighter and more poetic nature in the first 2, opus, to a darker more sombre atmosphere in Op. 60. | 
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Lybov Yedlina (piano) The Borodin Quartet | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Walter Trampler (viola) Beaux Arts Trio Remastered Quadro Recording (RQR) “…sounds warm and palatable, even when judged by today’s best digital standards…beautiful playing by
any standards, so poised…the Beaux Arts..are always a joy to encounter.” The Gramophone | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Prisca Benoit (piano), Roland Daugareil, Christophe Poiget (violins), Michel Michalakakos (viola) & Roland Pidoux (cello) The Quartet dates from 1861 and received mixed reviews after its premiere. The critic, Hanslick, thought it ‘dull and boring’ the violinist Joseph Joachim could find no fault with it. The Quintet went through a number of changes over a period of years before Brahms was satisfied with it. |
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Marc-André Hamelin (piano) Leopold String Trio “A delight from start to finish: this is such cultivated and characterized playing, which becomes quite exultant in the finale. It’s also beautifully recorded by Hyperion. Given that, this new set can take a well-earned place at the top of recommendations of these three works” International Record Review “The G minor Quartet (No 1) opens simply, with Hamelin shaping the line beautifully but unaffectedly, the Leopold players gradually entering, their playing filled with ardour. The Zigeuner-finale is irresistibly ebullient, with a jaw-dropping ending … the other aspect that is so impressive about
these readings is the sense of absolute precision, which lightens the textures and keeps edges crisp … Hamelin and the Leopold get to the heart of the matter in the soulful Poco adagio and while they in no way lack heft when it’s needed, particularly in the opening movement, there’s always a dancing
quality to their playing which does much to illuminate textures” Gramophone Magazine  BBC Music Magazine
Chamber Choice - February 2007 |
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Derek Han, Isabelle Faust, Bruno Giuranna & Alain Meunier | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Brahms: | Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 (arranged for piano duet - one piano, four hands) 5 Waltzes, Op. 39 (arranged for piano duo - two pianos) |
Silke-Thora Matthies, Christian Köhn (piano duo) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Clifford Curzon (piano) Budapest String Quartet Recorded 1951-52 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Menuhin Festival Piano Quartet | | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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Rivka Golani (viola) Borodin Trio | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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