Brahms - Sonatas Op.120 Viola Or Bb Clarinet Solo Book With Piano Accompaniment

Clarinet / Associate / List B

• 1st and any other movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Certificate of Performance / List B

• 1st and any other movement from Sonata in Eb major, Op. 120 No 2

Clarinet / Grade 6 / List B

• 2nd movement from Sonata in Eb major Op. 120 No 2
• 3rd movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Grade 7 / List B

• 1st movement from Sonata in Eb major Op. 120 No 2
• 1st movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Grade 8 / List B

• 1st and any other movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Licentiate / List B

• Sonata in Eb major Op. 120 No 2 Complete

Piano / Grade 8 / List B Collaborative Piano

• Allegretto grazioso 3rd movement from Sonata No. 1 in F minor Op. 120 No. 1

Who Was Johann Brahms?

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a German composer and pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic era. Born in Hamburg, he spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he was a leader of the musical scene. Brahms is often grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the "Three Bs" of classical music.

Brahms composed in multiple genres, including symphonies, concerti, chamber music, piano works, choral compositions, and more. He is perhaps best known for his four symphonies, which are staples of the orchestral repertoire, as well as his chamber music and piano compositions. His music is characterised by complex structures, intricate counterpoint, and a deep emotional intensity. He was known for his perfectionism and spent many years crafting his compositions. As a result, his output was relatively small compared to some of his contemporaries, but it was of consistently high quality.

Although Brahms was a master of many forms, he never wrote an opera, which was unusual for a composer of his stature during the Romantic period. He was, however, a skilled writer of shorter vocal works and song cycles, and he made significant contributions to the genre of German Lieder.

Brahms was highly revered in his lifetime and remains so today. He was a traditionalist who drew inspiration from earlier composers, such as Beethoven and Bach, while also incorporating the romantic spirit of his time. His works have influenced a wide range of composers and are frequently performed and recorded. His impact on music theory, musical form, and the breadth and depth of his compositions make him one of the most important figures in Western classical music history.