Brahms J. - Fantasies Op.116 - Piano

The piano pieces opp. 116-119 were written in 1892/93 and are the last collections of pieces which Brahms wrote for the instrument. Particularly noteworthy is his use of the 'small form' accompanied by a heightened increase in musical expression compared to his earlier works.Clara Schumann probably the secret dedicatee of the Piano pieces wrote in her diary in November 1892: 'a true source of enjoyment everything poetry passion fantasy intimacy full of the most marvellous sound effects [...] In these pieces I finally feel musical life drawn into my soul again and play once more with true devotion.'A renewed critical evaluation of all known sources hasresulted in small deviations from previous readings.Johannes Brahms's most frequently performed piano pieces nowavailable in high quality Bärenreiter Urtext editionsEvaluation of all available sourcesReflecting the latest state of researchAvailable separately:Three Intermezzi Op.117 (BA9629)Piano Pieces Op.118 (BA9630)Piano Pieces Op.119 (BA9631)

The piano pieces opp. 116-119 were written in 1892/93 and are the last collections of pieces which Brahms wrote for the instrument. Particularly noteworthy is his use of the 'small form' accompanied by a heightened increase in musical expression compared to his earlier works.Clara Schumann probably the secret dedicatee of the Piano pieces wrote in her diary in November 1892: 'a true source of enjoyment everything poetry passion fantasy intimacy full of the most marvellous sound effects [...] In these pieces I finally feel musical life drawn into my soul again and play once more with true devotion.'A renewed critical evaluation of all known sources hasresulted in small deviations from previous readings.Johannes Brahms's most frequently performed piano pieces now available in high quality Bärenreiter Urtext editionsEvaluation of all available sourcesReflecting the latest state of researchAvailable separately:Fantasies Op.116 (BA9628)Piano Pieces Op.118 (BA9630)Piano Pieces Op.119 (BA9631)

The piano pieces opp. 116-119 were written in 1892/93 and are the last collections of pieces which Brahms wrote for the instrument. Particularly noteworthy is his use of the 'small form' accompanied by a heightened increase in musical expression compared to his earlier works.Clara Schumann probably the secret dedicatee of the Piano pieces wrote in her diary in November 1892: 'a true source of enjoyment everything poetry passion fantasy intimacy full of the most marvellous sound effects [...] In these pieces I finally feel musical life drawn into my soul again and play once more with true devotion.'A renewed critical evaluation of all known sources hasresulted in small deviations from previous readings.Johannes Brahms's most frequently performed piano pieces now available in high quality Bärenreiter Urtext editionsEvaluation of all available sourcesReflecting the latest state of researchAvailable separately:Fantasies Op.116 (BA9628)Three Intermezzi Op.117 (BA9629)Piano Pieces Op.119 (BA9631)

Description The entire corpus of Brahms' short piano pieces is contained in this volume. The music is reproduced directly from the definitive Vienna Gesellschaft der Musikfreude edition. Songlist [Unknown] Agitato B Minor Andante Con Moto C Sharp Minor Andante Con Moto, B Major Andante D Major Andante Moderato E Flat Major Andante Non Troppo B Flat Minor Ballade G Minor Ballades Op.10 Capriccio B Minor Capriccio C Major Capriccio C Sharp Minor Capriccio D Minor Capriccio F Sharp Minor Capriccio G Minor Edward D Minor Eight Piano Pieces Op.76 Fantasies Op.116 Four Piano Pieces Op.119 Intermezzo A Flat Major Intermezzo A Major Intermezzo A Minor Intermezzo B Flat Major Intermezzo B Minor Intermezzo C Major Intermezzo E Flat Minor Intermezzo E Major Intermezzo E Minor Intermezzo F Minor Intermezzo, Allegro, B Minor Molto Passionato G Minor Rhapsody E Flat Major Romance F Major Scherzo E Flat Minor Op.4 Six Piano Pieces Op.118 Three Intermezzi Op.117 Two Rhapsodies Op.79 Waltzes Op.39

A superb 160 page volume packed with solo Piano arrangements of great German music from the 17th to the 20th Centuries. <br> <br>A specially written foreword places the music in historical and national context and includes biographical details of many of the featured composers. The arrangements are intended for the intermediate to advanced player but the book will give any pianist a unique practical and historical insight into Germany's immense contribution to the international world of music. / Classique / Partition /

Edition complète avec commentaire critique, Serie III, Band 6, reliure lin / Piano / 388 pages / Edition Complète

Instrumentation : Pf Content : 3 Capriccios & 4 Intermezzi Editor :Seemann/Stephenson