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"outstanding disc from Ronan O'Hora, a pianist of inward thoughtfulness and refined eloquence. O'Hora turns his attention to Brahms, concentrating primarily on works of song-like lyricism; given the beauty of O'Hora's sound and the purity of his melodic line, the choice of works is a happy one. ...O'Hora combines the youthful athleticism of the F minor Sonata with a selection of autumnal works ...in his hands the more boisterous outer movements are beautifully sculpted... The magical slow movement has a caressing sensuality, and it is in gentle reflection that O'Hora is most compelling. His Intermezzos are confessional, not over-indulgent, while the two Rhapsodies, Op. 79, have a taut muscularity" (Gramophone)
Track listing:
Piano Sonata no.3 in F minor, Op.5
1. Allegro maestoso
2. Andante - Andante expressivo
3. Scherzo - Allegro energico
4. Intermezzo - Andante molto
5. Finale - Allegro moderato
6. Intermezzo in E flat, Op.117, No.1
7. Rhapsody in B minor, Op.79, No.1
8. Intermezzo in A, Op.118, No.2
9. Rhapsody in G minor, Op.79, No.2
10. Intermezzo in E flat minor, Op.118, No.6
11. Rhapsody in E flat, Op.119, No.4
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