Brahms: Sonatas Opp. 38, 78 & 99 Classical Orfeo

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“… The G major sonata (cello version is a fourth lower in D major!) To be heard on the cello is now also the special delicacy of this new, sonically impeccable CD. The interpreter puts all his warmth, his technical know-how, his brilliant musicality into this mystical beginning of the sonata, whose passionate 'Adagio' is a highlight of the album. Piemontesi is an equal partner for him on the piano in all facets.”

Manuel Stangorra – Klassik.com – 16 October 2021

**** Excellent Album

Yannick Millon - Classica magazine (France) - July-August 2021

“… His [Müller-Schott] varied tone is beautifully captured by clear, close-up miking that outs us at the performer’s elbow… Piemontesi is exceptional. His every phrase is of solo quality even when the piano part is secondary. The piano was Brahm’s instrument of course, and he always write prominently for it in his instrumenta sonatas for violin, cello and clarinet/viola. However, Piemontesi seems uncanny in his ability to merge as one voice with Müller-Schott. He captivates your attention without thrusting himself into the limelight. Poetry, power, and passion are all here, to an unquestionable degree…”

Huntley Dent – Fanfare – November/December 2020

Performance **** Recording *****

Julian Haylock - BBC Music magazine – December 2020

“Brahms himself, according to certain testimonies, once noted of his Cello Sonata No. 1 that the piano “should be a partner – often a leading, often a watchful and considerate partner – but it should under no circumstances assume a purely accompanying role.” The performance certainly upholds these words, and what emerges is a skillful collaboration.”

Azusa Ueno – theclassicreview.com – 12 August 2020

“…Between Daniel Müller-Schott and Francesco Piemontesi, there is a truly appealing giving and taking. The two of them also understand perfectly how to bring out the different characters of the two cello sonatas. After the resolute and pressing music of the E Minor Sonata, they approach the age-old sonata in a passionate and reflective interpretation, played with a great sense for the smallest detail and the finest nuances, without losing sight of the visionary whole…” ****

Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 9 August 2020

“There are three sonatas in this beautifully realised sequence … The opening movement of the E major is hauntingly atmospheric, the three-movement structure a triumphant unfolding.”

Paul Driver – The Sunday Times (Culture magazine) – 16 August 2020

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