On this CD you will hear both previously unknown, first recordings of early works alongside well-known late Brahms masterworks. The Opera 117, 118 and 119 from the last years of the composer’s life are famous for their musical balance and quasi Zen-like distillation of the composer’s life experiences. Quite different are the small pieces from the Brahms‘early years: The Albumblatt in A Minor, was only discovered in 2012, a brief canon from 1864 shows the young composer’s mastery early in his career, while the Sarabande and Gavotte of 1855 were to be included in a planned suite.

This CD provides a very interesting collection of works matched with an equally intriguing interpretation! Sophie-Mayuko Vetter is one of the most remarkable and versatile young pianists. A regular guest on many international stages, she has performs an extensive repertoire ranging from early baroque to avant-garde. A perfect pianist and a sensitive musician is all that you need to characterize Sophie-Mayuko Vetter.