Brahms & Gernsheim Vol. 3 Mariani Klavierquartett

• Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897): Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60:
• 1 Brahms: Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60: I. Allegro non troppo 10:02
• 2 Brahms: Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60: II. Scherzo: Allegro 03:56
• 3 Brahms: Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60: III. Andante 08:38
• 4 Brahms: Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60: IV. Finale: Allegro comodo 10:19
• Friedrich Gernsheim (1839 - 1916): Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 6:
• 5 Gernsheim: Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 6: I. Allegro ma non troppo 10:07
• 6 Gernsheim: Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 6: II. Allegro vivace assai 06:17
• 7 Gernsheim: Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 6: III. Andante con moto 06:38
• 8 Gernsheim: Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 6: IV. Allegro con brio 06:08
• Total Runtime 01:02:05

Info for Brahms & Gernsheim Vol. 3

Mariani Klavierquartet returns with Vol 3 of their critically acclaimed Brahms & Gernsheim series for Audax Records, pairing Johannes Brahms' dramatic Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op 60, a masterpiece of rich textures and emotional depth, with the lush Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 41, by Friedrich Gernsheim-an exquisite, yet underappreciated gem of the Romantic repertoire. The ensemble's exceptional craftsmanship breathes new life into these pieces, drawing out the vibrant contrasts between Brahms' intense passion and Gernsheim's sweeping lyricism. A compelling exploration of two composers who shaped the late 19th-century chamber music landscape, this release offers a triumphant conclusion to the series.

Mariani Klavierquartet

Mariani Klavierquartett
The four members of the Mariani Piano Quartet were still studying in Berlin when they first made each other’s acquaintance as chamber recitalists, and their first joint concert at the Hagnau Classical Music Fes- tival on Lake Constance persuaded them to continue to perform together . The Mariani Piano Quartet finally came into existence in the wake of an intensive period of working together at various chamber music festivals in the autumn and winter of 2009.

The Mariani Piano Quartet first came to the attention of a wider audience at the German Music Competition in the spring of 2011. Their first CD, Phantasy, featuring works by Bridge, Martin and Schumann, followed two years later.

The press praised the performers’ “spirit and passion”, their “vitality and delight in their playing” and their “urgent intensity”, adding that they had poured their “lifeblood into literally every note” and concluding that “although they are still young, they already perform with masterly maturity”. Among the venues and festivals where the Mariani Piano Quartet has already been invited to appear are the Ludwigsburg Castle Festival, the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival, the Luxembourg Philharmonie, Leipzig and the Beethovenhaus in Bonn, while their debut recital at the Berlin Philharmonie was broadcast live by the arts channel Deutschlandradio Kultur. Further recordings were made in connection with their concerts for North German Radio NDR and South-West Radio SWR.

Booklet for Brahms & Gernsheim Vol. 3