This is one of those recordings that I’m very excited about getting my hands on. Roberto Dìaz, currently the president of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, and a former principal violist of both the National Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra, along with Jeremy Denk, one of the more exciting, interesting pianists playing today (and often a recital partner to Joshua Bell) have recorded the two sonatas by Johannes Brahms (originally for clarinet), along with a transcription of the G major violin sonata, for Naxos, to be released in April, 2010.
Here’s a brief video of the recording of the E-flat sonata’s first movement:
6 replies on “diaz & denk play brahms”
Your reviews of music are always interesting and informative. The addition of the photos this time makes this post one of my favorites. The one of Jeremy Denk at a Farmers Market like shopping situation shows that he has a life other than piano. Love the angle.
Thanks! All of Denk’s publicity shots are kind of like this – not slick – and show where he lives and hangs out.
Very impressive playing, thx for posting. Is it just me or does the viola look awfully small on him?? I’ve met his bro, who is pretty tall…Roberto as well?
It’s on the small side – just over 15″ – ex-Primrose Brothers Amati viola: http://www.cozio.com/Instrument.aspx?id=3489
I love his playing, and can’t wait for this album! Hoping to make it to the viola congress this summer and seem him play. And man do I wish I had a viola that small with such a huge sound!
One small correction, the video is a clip of the second movement of the E-flat sonata, not the first.
Right you are, Travis – that’s what I get for posting late at night!