I was very excited to listen to the newest recording by the splendid pianist, Paul Lewis, of the piano pieces composed by Johannes Brahms late in his life. I have studied and learned many, many of these Op. 116, 117, 118, and especially 119 "intermezzi" and fantasies. I link an article by David Allen regarding what Paul Lewis calls "works of abject anguish," but please don't let this darken your day! Listen to these pieces on whatever streaming platform you prefer; I think you will agree with my assessment of them as pieces of great beauty. We can all use a little Brahms in our lives! I hope you enjoy as much as I do.
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