Brahms: Sonatas for Viola and Piano / Kashkashian, Levin [Original recording reissued]

Johannes Brahms (Composer, Performer), Kim Kashkashian (Artist), Robert Levin (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Johannes Brahms
• Composer: Johannes Brahms
• Audio CD (April 18, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Ecm Records
• ASIN: B000025GJQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,105 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #83 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Reeds & Winds > Clarinet

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Musical and Clean... almost a perfect recording, May 4, 2001

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Stephen Fine (Gainesville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brahms: Sonatas for Viola and Piano / Kashkashian, Levin (Audio CD)

In this recording, Kim Kashkashian is at her finest. One of the most glorious things ever recorded (in my humble opinion) is track two of this CD. She pays due homage to the composers score, but isn't so strict that she couldn't call the piece her own. If you are just getting into the viola, and want to hear some fantastic music (or if you're going to be playing either of the Brahmses any time soon) buy this recording. Oh... the thing that makes it "almost a perfect recording" is that the piano seems a little too loud throughout. I could do with a little more viola.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive recording, December 20, 2000

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"wga001" (Denton, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brahms: Sonatas for Viola and Piano / Kashkashian, Levin (Audio CD)

Ms. Kashkashian's recordings of these two great sonatas are in a word, gorgeous. If you are familiar with the viola, or are even just wondering what in the world a viola is, (perhaps a mis-spelled violin??) then these peices will be a valuable addition to your recording collection. This beautiful music can be enjoyed again and again, each listening revealing new colors that were un-noticed before. Very highly recomended.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine performances from both artists, January 2, 2003

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D. Chiapello (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brahms: Sonatas for Viola and Piano / Kashkashian, Levin (Audio CD)

With all due respect, I have to voice my disagreement with reviewer John Grabowski's criticism of Robert Levin's performances on this recording. I find his playing quite spirited and assertive. In fact, I think he and Kashkashian work beautifully together. These are sensitive performances all around.