Gramophone Awards
2018
Shortlisted - Instrumental

Gramophone Magazine
Awards Issue 2017
Editor's Choice

Nelson Freire (piano)

Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5
Brahms: Klavierstücke (8), Op. 76
Brahms: 7 Piano Pieces, Op.116
Brahms: Intermezzi (3), Op. 117
Brahms: Klavierstücke (6), Op. 118
Brahms: Klavierstücke (4), Op. 119
Brahms: Waltzes (16), Op. 39

"Freire's sound has always been a thing of wonder: even at full volume and full tilt there's no hint of percussiveness in his tone...Highlights are many - the regret-filled duet of the middle section of Op. 118 No. 2 or the way he brings to such a quiet close the Ballade, Op. 118 No. 3...Enough adjectives. Go and buy it, and set it on your shelves". - Gramophone Magazine Awards Issue 2017