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J.S. Bach, Brahms, Busoni & Reger: Inmost Heart

Baroque Spiritual Virtuosic Uplifting Dramatic
$20.99

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Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Ferruccio Busoni, Max Reger
Artist
Samson Tsoy
Format
CD
Label
Linn Records
Released
Feb 14, 2025
Catalog #
CKD752
UPC
691062075220

About

In Samson Tsoy's artfully designed solo debut recording, ideas reverberate across the centuries as Brahms's elaborations of works by two past masters are juxtaposed with reworkings of his own music by two later composers. Lauded for his originality and 'inexhaustible imagination', the young pianist and celebrated duo partner of Pavel Kolesnikov is fascinated by the intimate and poignant role of an interpreter. Questioning the subtle difference between interpretation and creation, Tsoy weaves together this complex tapestry of versions, variants and variations. Forming the core of this gripping recital, Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel, Op. 24, is a series of carefully crafted miniatures. Bach's Chaconne, brilliantly arranged for the left hand by Brahms, is another instance of a genius humbly sourcing inspiration while interpreting the masterwork of his predecessor. The rest of the recital points to Brahms's successors Busoni and Reger, who arranged six of Brahms's Chorale Preludes, Op. 122, and Vier Ernste Gesange, Op. 121, respectively.

Tracklist 38 tracks

  1. 1 No. 10. Herzlich tut mich verlangen 02:45
    Track
    1
    Title
    No. 10. Herzlich tut mich verlangen
    Duration
    02:45
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  2. 2 No. 8. Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen 02:56
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 8. Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  3. 3 Aria 00:54
    Track
    3
    Title
    Aria
    Duration
    00:54
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  4. 4 Variation 1 00:46
    Track
    4
    Title
    Variation 1
    Duration
    00:46
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  5. 5 Variation 2 00:42
    Track
    5
    Title
    Variation 2
    Duration
    00:42
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  6. 6 Variation 3 00:39
    Track
    6
    Title
    Variation 3
    Duration
    00:39
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  7. 7 Variation 4 00:50
    Track
    7
    Title
    Variation 4
    Duration
    00:50
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  8. 8 Variation 5 01:09
    Track
    8
    Title
    Variation 5
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  9. 9 Variation 6 01:14
    Track
    9
    Title
    Variation 6
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  10. 10 Variation 7 00:34
    Track
    10
    Title
    Variation 7
    Duration
    00:34
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  11. 11 Variation 8 00:37
    Track
    11
    Title
    Variation 8
    Duration
    00:37
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  12. 12 Variation 9 01:09
    Track
    12
    Title
    Variation 9
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  13. 13 Variation 10 00:33
    Track
    13
    Title
    Variation 10
    Duration
    00:33
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  14. 14 Variation 11 00:48
    Track
    14
    Title
    Variation 11
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  15. 15 Variation 12 01:00
    Track
    15
    Title
    Variation 12
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  16. 16 Variation 13 01:30
    Track
    16
    Title
    Variation 13
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  17. 17 Variation 14 00:38
    Track
    17
    Title
    Variation 14
    Duration
    00:38
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  18. 18 Variation 15 00:42
    Track
    18
    Title
    Variation 15
    Duration
    00:42
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  19. 19 Variation 16 00:35
    Track
    19
    Title
    Variation 16
    Duration
    00:35
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  20. 20 Variation 17 00:06
    Track
    20
    Title
    Variation 17
    Duration
    00:06
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  21. 21 Variation 18 01:08
    Track
    21
    Title
    Variation 18
    Duration
    01:08
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  22. 22 Variation 19 01:05
    Track
    22
    Title
    Variation 19
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  23. 23 Variation 20 01:26
    Track
    23
    Title
    Variation 20
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  24. 24 Variation 21 00:56
    Track
    24
    Title
    Variation 21
    Duration
    00:56
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  25. 25 Variation 22 00:48
    Track
    25
    Title
    Variation 22
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  26. 26 Variation 23 00:31
    Track
    26
    Title
    Variation 23
    Duration
    00:31
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  27. 27 Variation 24 00:34
    Track
    27
    Title
    Variation 24
    Duration
    00:34
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  28. 28 Variation 25 00:43
    Track
    28
    Title
    Variation 25
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  29. 29 Fugue 05:41
    Track
    29
    Title
    Fugue
    Duration
    05:41
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  30. 30 11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 4. Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (arr. F. Busoni for piano) 02:18
    Track
    30
    Title
    11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 4. Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (arr. F. Busoni for piano)
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  31. 31 5 Studies for the Piano, Anh. Ia/1: No. 5. Chaconne by J.S. Bach (arr. of Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne) 14:15
    Track
    31
    Title
    5 Studies for the Piano, Anh. Ia/1: No. 5. Chaconne by J.S. Bach (arr. of Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne)
    Duration
    14:15
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  32. 32 No. 5. Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele 02:04
    Track
    32
    Title
    No. 5. Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  33. 33 No. 9. Herzlich tut mich verlangen 01:33
    Track
    33
    Title
    No. 9. Herzlich tut mich verlangen
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  34. 34 No. 1. Denn es gehet dem Menschen wie dem Vieh 05:12
    Track
    34
    Title
    No. 1. Denn es gehet dem Menschen wie dem Vieh
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  35. 35 No. 2. Ich wandte mich … 04:43
    Track
    35
    Title
    No. 2. Ich wandte mich …
    Duration
    04:43
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  36. 36 No. 3. O Tod, wie bitter bist du 04:31
    Track
    36
    Title
    No. 3. O Tod, wie bitter bist du
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  37. 37 No. 4. Wenn ich mit Menschen-und mit Engelzungen redete 05:03
    Track
    37
    Title
    No. 4. Wenn ich mit Menschen-und mit Engelzungen redete
    Duration
    05:03
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy
  38. 38 11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 11. O Welt, ich muss dich lassen (arr. F. Busoni for piano) 03:10
    Track
    38
    Title
    11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 11. O Welt, ich muss dich lassen (arr. F. Busoni for piano)
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Samson Tsoy