Beethoven - Variations (6) on an original theme in G major for Piano, WoO 77

They are virtuoso works, and Ronald Brautigam, who tends to favour quick tempos, plays them in genuine virtuoso style, but without ever failing to bring out the music's more expressive moments...A... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2012, 5 out of 5 stars More…

This is the rewarding second volume, weaving between Beethoven’s music and illuminating interjections by others. His playing is characterful and lively, relishing the inventive ways in which... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2024, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these obscure corners of Beethoven’s output. The pianism is superb...Mr. Petersson clearly relishes the delight and glee in much of this music, and he... — MusicWeb International, February 2020 More…

The four Beethoven variations discs alone justify purchase of this set. The remaining three discs survey, respectively, French, Russian, and German repertoire. And in each case, Ousset is masterful... — Fanfare, March/April 2020 More…

Brautigam’s fortepiano survey is magnificent, comprising four full discs of variations (including Eroica and Diabelli), the complete bagatelles, rondos and other miscellaneous pieces. Disc 1... — International Piano, January 2020 More…