Andreas Ottensamer's "Brahms: The Hungarian Connection" is a captivating exploration of Johannes Brahms' musical ties to Hungarian folk traditions. Released in 2015 under Mercury Classics, this album seamlessly blends chamber music and classical genres, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
The album opens with Brahms' Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115, a masterful work that showcases Ottensamer's virtuosity and the depth of his interpretation. The quintet is followed by a series of arrangements by Stephan Koncz, including Two Waltzes, Hungarian Dances, and Dances from Transylvania. These pieces highlight the influence of Hungarian folk music on Brahms' compositions, creating a vibrant and dynamic journey through different musical styles and emotions.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 1 minute, the album is a testament to Ottensamer's skill and versatility as a clarinetist. His performances are both technically impressive and deeply expressive, making this album a standout in the classical music genre. Whether you're a longtime fan of Brahms or new to his music, "Brahms: The Hungarian Connection" offers a fresh and engaging perspective on the composer's work.
Tracks
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: III. Andantino - Presto non assai, ma con sentimentoJohannes Brahms, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: IV. Con motoJohannes Brahms, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz
Two Waltzes in A Major, Op. 39, No. 15 & Op. 52, No. 6 (Arr. Stephan Koncz)Johannes Brahms, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz, Odon Racz
Hungarian Dance No. 7, WoO 1 (Arr. Stephan Koncz)Johannes Brahms, Ede Reményi, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz, Odon Racz, Oszkár Ökrös
Hungarian Dance No. 1 (Isteni Csárdás), WoO 1 (Arr. Stephan Koncz)Miskától Borzó, Johannes Brahms, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz, Odon Racz, Oszkár Ökrös
Két Tétel: I. Búsuló juhász (Arr. Stephan Koncz)Leó Weiner, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz, Odon Racz, Oszkár Ökrös
Két Tétel: II. Csűrdöngölő (Arr. Stephan Koncz)Leó Weiner, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz, Odon Racz, Oszkár Ökrös
Dances from Transylvania (Arr. Stephan Koncz)Traditional, Andreas Ottensamer, Leonidas Kavakos, Christoph Koncz, Antoine Tamestit, Stephan Koncz, Odon Racz, Oszkár Ökrös, Predrag Tomic
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