Program

Johannes Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Haydn in B flat Major, Op. 56b

Theme: St Anthony Chorale. Andante

Variation I. Andante con moto

Variation II. Vivace

Variation III. Con moto

Variation IV. Andante

Variation V. Poco presto

Variation VI. Vivace

Variation VII. Grazioso

Variation VIII. Poco presto

Finale. Andante

Johannes Brahms, Sonata for Two Pianos, Op. 34b

1. Allegro ma non troppo

2. Andante, un poco adagio

3. Scherzo. Allegro molto

4. Poco sostenuto - Allegro non troppo

Joseph and Anthony Paratore play Brahms

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Cast

Anthony Paratore

Joseph Paratore

Program notes

Revisit a magnificent 1989 recital by the Paratore brothers, Anthony and Joseph, who were born to perform together! On the program are two works by Johannes Brahms: the Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56, and the Op. 34 Sonata in F Minor, which Schumann called a "symphony in disguise."

Joseph and Anthony Paratore have a rapport that many duos could only dream of: they have spoken about their shared vision of different works, and love to refine their interpretations together down to the most minute details. Together they bring out all the dynamics and richness of these Brahmsian works, symphonic in scope with just two instruments—a performance that deserves (at least) four thumbs up!

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