Both sonatas recorded here are the work of the young Brahms—still a teenager when he wrote Op 2—and perfectly complement the much later rhapsodies. These are magisterial accounts from a pianist noted for his mastery of the Romantics.

• 1. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Major Op.1 - Allegro
• 2. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Major Op.1 - Andante (Nach Einem Altd
• 3. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Major Op.1 - Allegro Molto E Con Fuoc
• 4. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Major Op.1 - Allegro Con Fuoco - Pres
• 5. Piano Sonata No.2 In F Sharp Minor Op.2 - Allegro Non Troppo
• 6. Piano Sonata No.2 In F Sharp Minor Op.2 - Andante Con Espres
• 7. Piano Sonata No.2 In F Sharp Minor Op.2 - Scherzo: Allegro -
• 8. Piano Sonata No.2 In F Sharp Minor Op.2 - Finale: Sostenuto
• 9. Rhapsodies Op.79 - No.1 In B Minor: Agitato
• 10. Rhapsodies Op.79 - No.2 In G Minor: Molto Passionato, Ma Non