Friday, October 4, 2013

Jerome Rose Plays Brahms: Live In Concert [Blu-ray]



A seriously considered set of performances
This comprehensive set of many of Brahms' major works for solo piano has proved to be an interesting experience to watch, listen to and also to comment upon as here. Jerome Rose, in his address delivered straight to camera as a bonus feature, explains that he has been playing this music for around 50 years having started when a teenager and as a young man. At that point he was a similar age to that of Brahms when he wrote his 3rd, and last, piano sonata which starts the recital here.

Jerome Rose brings a mature and considered manner to his stage presence and approach to the keyboard. The overall impression projected is one of serious and considered control. This extends to his acknowledgement of the applause from his very small audience. This live set of pieces seems to have been performed in a small room in front of about 20 or so people of mixed ages.

These observations of serious and mature control are helpful to understanding this deeply considered set of...





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