Emil Gilels A Brahms Recital Ballades Fantasias

These are some spectacular recordings of Brahms s schumanian Ballades and Fantasias of the late period, taken from two separate recitals in Prague. Gilels, like his compatriot Sviatoslav Richter used to perform there frequently, thus leaving behind many special live recordings. JOHANNES BRAHMS (18331897) BALLADES (4) BALLADEN (4) BALLADES (4), 1. in D minor dMoll en ré mineur, Edward Ballade 00:00 2. in D DDur ré majeur 04:40 3. in B minor hMoll en si mineur 11:12 4. in B HDur en si majeur 15:23 Čzech Radio, 10 May 1978 FANTASIAS (7) FANTASIEN (7) FANTAISIES (7), 5. Capriccio in D minor Presto energico 22:43 6. Intermezzo in A minor Andante Non troppo presto Andante 24:54 7. Capriccio in G minor Allegro passionato Un poco meno allegro Tempo primo 28:49 8. Intermezzo in E minor Adagio 31:54 9. Intermezzo in E major Andante con grazia ed intimissimo s