149 years after it was composed, Andras Schiff has given the first ever performance premiere of a hauntingly magical piano miniature by the 20-year-old Brahms, discovered by Christopher Hogwood. It premieres on Radio 3 next weekRead the news storyThey are words I never thought I would say as a presenter: "So now, let's hear a world premiere - by Brahms…". But, pinching myself, that's what happened when the great Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff sat down in a studio for Radio 3's Music Matters ...
Guardian Music — 149 years after it was composed, Andras Schiff has given the first ever performance premiere of a hauntingly magical piano miniature by the 20-year-old Brahms, discovere... more info