Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of classical piano with Samson Tsoy's captivating album, "Inmost Heart: Bach, Brahms, Busoni & Reger." Released on February 14, 2025, under the prestigious Linn Records label, this album is a testament to Tsoy's virtuosity and his deep connection with the romantic repertoire.
The album spans a diverse collection of works, showcasing the genius of Bach, Brahms, Busoni, and Reger. It opens with two chorale preludes from Bach's Op. 122, masterfully arranged for piano by Ferruccio Busoni, followed by Brahms' Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24. This piece is a tour de force, with its intricate variations and a grand fugue that demonstrates Tsoy's technical prowess and musical sensitivity.
The album also features a poignant arrangement of the Chaconne from Bach's Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004, transcribed for piano left hand by Johannes Brahms. This piece, originally written for solo violin, takes on a new dimension in this arrangement, revealing the depth and complexity of Bach's composition.
The final section of the album is dedicated to Brahms' Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121, arranged for piano by Max Reger. These songs, with their profound texts and deeply expressive melodies, are performed with a sensitivity and introspection that is truly captivating.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, "Inmost Heart" is a journey through some of the most profound and intricate works of the classical repertoire. Samson Tsoy's performances are marked by a deep understanding of the music, a technical brilliance, and a sensitivity that brings out the emotional depth and complexity of each piece. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 10, Herzlich tut mich verlangen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 8, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: AriaJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. VIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. IXJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XVIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XIXJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIIIJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXIVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. XXVJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: FugaJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 4, Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne (Arr. for Piano Left Hand by Johannes Brahms)Johann Sebastian Bach, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 5, Schmücke dich, o Liebe Seele (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 9, Herzlich tut mich verlangen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 1, Denn es gehet dem MenschenJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 2, Ich wandte michJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 3, O Tod, wie bitter bist duJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 (Arr. for Piano by Max Reger): No. 4, Wenn ich mit Menschen und mit Engelszungen redeteJohannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: No. 11, O Welt, ich muss dich lassen (Arr. for Piano by Ferruccio Busoni)Johannes Brahms, Samson Tsoy
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