Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Sonata for Piano in F minor, Op. 5
Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 9
Scherzo in E-flat minor, Op. 4
Gabriele Carcano, piano
Gabriele Carcano consciously took his time with this
debut CD: “I waited such a long time in order to play
a programme with which I can express who I am.”
Beyond question, the Variations, Op. 9 on a Theme
by Schumann had to be included. “I absolutely wanted
to record them, because this work is so personal
and so many reference points are contained within it”
– especially the composer’s proximity to Schumann
and then his predilection for the variation genre. This
exclusively Brahms programme is completed by the
Sonata, Op. 5 right at the beginning and the Scherzo
in E-flat minor, Op. 4 at the end of the CD.