Contrasts abound in evening of Brahms and Dvorak

Contrasts abound in evening of Brahms and Dvorak

Powerful chordal playing from Barto in the unusually early cadenza was cleverly contrasted with his subsequent use of extremely hushed pianissimo and, despite the movement’s intermittent outbursts of passion, the overall mood of serenity and calmness remained intact.

Aus die „Rheinpfalz“ – Musik von einem anderen Stern vom 4.12.2017, Markus Pacher