Credits:

Silke-Thora Matthies, Silke Thora-Matthies & Christian Kohn (Piano Duo)

Description:

Brahms: Piano Pieces for Four Hands, Vol. 5German RequiemMany of you are probably thinking, The German Requiem on piano alone? I never would have imagined! In fact, at the London premiere, the vocal parts were accompanied by a piano duet. Remarkably, this recording removes the vocals entirely and performs the piece using only the piano. While its undeniable that the natural decay of the pianos sound with each keystroke leaves something to be desired, this recording not only reaffirms the eternal beauty of the original composition but also reveals a new charmsuch as the crystal-clear high notes of the pianothat cannot be expressed by the massive sound of an orchestra and choir. This is the achievement of a renowned German duo, whose ability to make the piano sing surpasses even that of real voices. (Import source information)[Track Listi