Garrick Ohlsson - Brahms: The Complete Variations for Solo Piano (2010)

American pianist Garrick Ohlsson, whose complete Chopin set was acclaimed as one of the most important anniversary releases of 2010, now turns to another significant body of Romantic piano music - Brahms' variations. The coruscatingly difficult Paganini Variations, is frequently featured in piano competitions, performed to demonstrate extraordinary technique. The Variations and Fugue on a theme of Handel is one of the summits of his entire keyboard output, showing the composer at the height of his powers. This two-disc set also contains some little-known gems, including the wonderful Variations on an Original Theme.