Johannes Brahms - Classical Piano Pieces Book ( Op 76, Op 79, Op 116, 117, 118 & 119)
Johannes Brahms - Classical Piano Pieces Book ( Op 76, Op 79, Op 116, 117, 118 & 119)
Johannes Brahms - Piano Pieces Book ( Op 76, Op 79, Op 116, 117, 118 & 119) 📚
Step into the enchanting world of one of the greatest composers, Johannes Brahms, through this exceptional piano pieces book. This carefully curated anthology brings together some of Brahms' most significant works, including selections from Op. 76, Op. 79, Op. 116, Op. 117, Op. 118, and Op. 119, in an authentic Urtext edition. This means that you will experience these compositions just as Brahms intended, free from later editorial changes.
The book itself is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, presented in a high-quality classic paperback format. The clean and precise notation ensures a smooth and immersive playing experience, allowing you to delve deep into the essence of Brahms' compositions.
For both aspiring pianists and seasoned musicians, this anthology is an alluring gateway to explore the intricate nuances and emotional depth of Brahms' piano cosmos. With each turn of the page, you'll rediscover the charm, power, and timeless beauty that made Brahms a master of the Romantic era.
As you immerse yourself in these 159 pages of musical brilliance, you'll embark on a journey that embraces the fiery passion that define Brahms' piano works. Whether you are seeking inspiration, enhancing your repertoire, or simply revelling in the world of classical piano, this book invites you to experience the genius of Brahms and his enduring influence on the world of music.
Repertoire Includes:
- Piano Pieces op. 76
- Capriccio f sharp minor op. 76,1
- Capriccio b minor op. 76,2
- Intermezzo A flat major op. 76,3
- Intermezzo B flat major op. 76,4
- Capriccio c sharp minor op. 76,5
- Intermezzo A major op. 76,6
- Intermezzo a minor op. 76,7
- Capriccio C major op. 76,8
- 2 Rhapsodies op. 79
- Rhapsody b minor op. 79,1
- Rhapsody g minor op. 79,2
- Fantasies op. 116
- Capriccio d minor op. 116,1
- Intermezzo a minor op. 116,2
- Capriccio g minor op. 116,3
- Intermezzo E major op. 116,4
- Intermezzo e minor op. 116,5
- Intermezzo E major op. 116,6
- Capriccio d minor op. 116,7
- 3 Intermezzi op. 117
- Intermezzo E flat major op. 117,1
- Intermezzo b flat minor op. 117,2
- Intermezzo c sharp minor op. 117,3
- Piano Pieces op. 118
- Intermezzo a minor op. 118,1
- Intermezzo A major op. 118,2
- Ballad g minor op. 118,3
- Intermezzo f minor op. 118,4
- Romance F major op. 118,5
- Intermezzo e flat minor op. 118,6
- Piano Pieces op. 119
- Intermezzo b minor op. 119,1
- Intermezzo e minor op. 119,2
- Intermezzo C major op. 119,3
- Rhapsody E flat major op. 119,4
Johannes Brahms
His significant output comprises chamber music, piano works, numerous choral compositions and songs (including settings of folk-song lyrics), as well as large-scale orchestral works in the 1870s and 1880s. His compositions are characterized by the process of developing variation. He is considered an antithesis to the New German School around Liszt, and an advocate of “absolute” music.
1833 | Born in Hamburg on May 7, the son of a musician. His first piano instruction with Willibald Cossel at age seven, then with Eduard Marxen; first public performances from 1843. |
1853 | Concert tour through German cities; he meets Schumann, who announces him as the next great composer in his essay “Neue Bahnen” (“New Paths”). A lifelong, intimate friendship develops with Clara Schumann. |
1854–57 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15. |
1857–59 | Choir director, pianist, and teacher at the royal court in Detmold. |
1859–61 | Director of the Hamburg Women’s Choir. |
1860 | Manifesto against the New Germans around Liszt. |
1863 | Cantata “Rinaldo,” Op. 50. |
1863–64 | Director of the Wiener Singakademie. |
1868 | Partial performance in Vienna of “A German Requiem,” Op. 45 (the complete work premiered in Leipzig in 1869) |
1871–74 | Artistic director of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (Society of Friends of Music) in Vienna. |
1873 | Haydn Variations, Op. 56a, for orchestra. |
from 1877 | His symphonic output begins with the Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 (begun 1862); composition of the Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73; the Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 (1883); and Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 (1884–85): cantabile themes, chamber-music-like style. |
from 1878 | Travels in Italy. |
1878 | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77, for Joseph Joachim. |
1881 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83, with a scherzo movement. |
1886 | Honorary president of Vienna’s Tonkünstlerverein (Association of Musicians). |
1897 | Four Serious Songs, Op. 121. Dies in Vienna on April 3. |
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