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The first of three piano recordings to appear after Gould’s death. As in his early recording of the Intermezzi (see no. 11), Gould’s playing of Brahms exudes an introverted tranquillity and transfiguration that seems to emerge from another, distant world.

Brahms Op. 10

Released: 1983

    Disc 1

  1. 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 1 in D minor "Edward Ballade" - Andante
  2. 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 2 in D Major - Andante
  3. 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 3 "Intermezzo" in B minor - Allegro
  4. 4 Ballades, Op. 10: No. 4 in B Major - Andante con moto
  5. 2 Rhapsodies, Op. 79: No. 1 in B minor - Agitato
  6. 2 Rhapsodies, Op. 79: No. 2 in G minor - Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro