Backwards Glance

The music of both Johannes Brahms and Richard Beaudoin glances back at the old masters. Brahms re-shaped classical forms with his progressive harmony and phraseology; Beaudoin re-casts romantic lines, often layering quotes from the old masters while creating decidedly modern forms. Constantine Finehouse’s new recording weaves these two composers together, illustrating the vitality and interconnectivity within classical tradition.

From the Upcoming CD

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• Johannes Brahms (1883-1897)
  Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2
  • broadband (sample length: 6'41")
• Richard Beaudoin (b. 1975)
  Qui Tollis
  • broadband (sample length: 5'06")

Track List

Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
1. Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2—Andante teneramente

Richard BEAUDOIN (b. 1975)
Qui Tollis
2. I. Serenade—Adagio malinconico
3. II. Movement
4. III. Serenade—Andantino cantando

Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5
5. I. Allegro maestoso
6. II. Andante espressivo—Andante molto
7. III. Scherzo—Allegro energico
8. IV. Intermezzo [Rückblick]—Andante molto
9. V. Finale—Allegro moderato ma rubato

Richard BEAUDOIN (b. 1975)
10. Les signes de ma faiblesse
Animé—Très lent—Animé—Calme—Modéré et mélancholique—mouvement-retenu—Rapide et incisif— Modéré et mélancholique—au mouvement, tempo giusto—Modéré et lumineux—Décidé et très rude—Modéré et lumineux—Lent et simple—Lent et voluptueusement—Andante, tempo giusto