Erato Hélène Grimaud Brahms & Strauss Piano Works CD

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• UPC: 825646971916
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: Erato / Warner Classics
• Series: Maestro
• MPN: 2564 69719-1
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic
• Artist: Hélène Grimaud (Piano)
• Conductors: Kurt Sanderling, David Zinman
• Orchestras: Staatskapelle Berlin, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
• Release Year: 2007 (Reissue of 1995/1998 recordings)

Product Features

• Format: 1 Compact Disc (CD)
• Total Timing: 71:26
• Audio Quality: DDD (Digital Recording)
• Packaging: Jewel case with "Maestro" series branding.
• Included Works: Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1; Richard Strauss: Burleske.

Overview

Experience the fiery intellect and poetic sensitivity of world-renowned pianist Hélène Grimaud in this definitive collection from the Erato Maestro series. This disc pairs two powerhouse works of the German Romantic repertoire: Johannes Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor and Richard Strauss’ sparkling, virtuosic Burleske in D minor.

Recorded with the Staatskapelle Berlin under the baton of legendary conductor Kurt Sanderling, the Brahms concerto is a tour de force of emotional depth and symphonic scale. Grimaud’s interpretation is celebrated for its structural clarity and raw, youthful energy—perfectly capturing the spirit of a young Brahms. To complement this, the disc features Strauss’ Burleske, recorded with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and David Zinman, showcasing Grimaud's incredible technical facility and wit. This CD is an essential addition for any lover of high-fidelity classical recordings.

Interesting Facts

• The "Wolf" Connection: Hélène Grimaud is famously a passionate wildlife conservationist and founder of the Wolf Conservation Center in New York. Her fierce, independent spirit in conservation is often seen reflected in her bold musical interpretations.
• A Meeting of Generations: The recording of the Brahms concerto features the collaboration between the then-rising star Grimaud and the veteran conductor Kurt Sanderling, who was one of the last great links to the traditional German conducting school.
• Early Strauss: Richard Strauss was only 21 when he wrote the Burleske. He originally dedicated it to his mentor, Hans von Bülow, who famously refused to play it, calling it "unplayable" and "a piece of nonsense." It has since become a staple for virtuoso pianists like Grimaud.
• Series Distinction: The "Maestro" series by Warner Classics was designed to highlight "must-have" recordings from their extensive catalog that define the pinnacle of orchestral and instrumental performance.

Track Listing

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

• 01–03 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, op. 15 (49:13)
  • I. Maestoso
  • II. Adagio
  • III. Rondo: Allegro non troppo

Richard Strauss (1864–1949)

• 04–07 Burleske in D minor (21:55)
  • (Performed as a single continuous movement with varied sections)

Publishers

• Label: Erato Disques / Warner Classics & Jazz
• Phonographic Copyright: ℗ 1995, 1998 Erato Disques
• Copyright: © 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd.
• Manufacturing: Made in the EU.

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