25 Variations and fugue on a theme by Handel, Op 24

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Ferocious, the Handel variations are the greatest set of piano variations since Beethoven, testing the performer mentally and physically for 25 exhilarating minutes. Listen out for the 9th variation - the effect of the double octaves is similar to using a sledgehammer to hit a church bell. Composer: Johannes Brahms Performer: Francesco Piemontesi (Piano) Recording date: 16 July 2010 Date of broadcast: 05 November 2010