Composer: Johannes Brahms
“Do you love Brahms?” The majority of music lovers will answer “yes”, and they might be thinking of the Waltz op. 39 no. 15 its gently rocking melody is one of Brahmss most famous inspirations. Both original versions of this po
Following the publication of the 16 Waltzes for piano four hands, Brahms' publisher succeeded in persuading the composer to do a version for piano solo. After initially hesitating, Brahms suggested two versio
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms' organ works in a sense “frame” his whole oeuvre. He wrote several preludes and fugues and the chorale prelude “O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid” in the mid-1850s, at a time when he was making an intensive study of cou
“No opus number” is what Brahms gave his astonished publisher to understand, when he offered him the Hungarian Dances for publication in 1869. He placed a great deal of importance on the fact that he had mere
Comp: Johannes BrahmsEd: Carl Seemann
Arr: Kurt Stephenson
Variations in D min on an Original Theme (from Sextet for Strings Op.18); 2 Sarabandes& 2 Gigues; Waltzes Op.39 Nos.1-16 (simplified version); Hungarian Dances Nos.1-10; Gavotte after Glück; 5
Comp. Johannes Brahms
ed. by Weekley & Arganbright: This exciting suite of sixteen Viennese waltzes with occasional touches of Hungarian flavor is a must for all your intermediate students. A reliable and helpful edition, based on Brahms' personal copy wi
Brahms' Hungarian Dances count on brilliant and spirited virtuosity whereas his 16 Waltzes op. 39 are more modest and intimate. Yet they are just as haunting - who isn't familiar with the gently rocking melod
By: Johannes Brahms
Schumann declared that it was Brahms' destiny to create orchestral works. Although it took the composer fifteen years to finish and present his first symphony, Brahms was quickly hailed as the successor to Beethoven. These transcriptio
Composer: Johannes BrahmsEditor: Sylvia Hewig-Tröscher
Contents: Waltz in E Major, Op. 39, No. 5 • Waltz in B-flat Major, Op. 39, No. 8 • Waltz in D minor, Op. 39, No. 9 • Waltz in G Major, Op. 39, No. 10 • Waltz in B minor, Op. 39, No. 11 • Waltz in A
By Martha Mier
A striking collection of seven piano solos at the intermediate to late intermediate level that are wonderfully suited for recital performances. The spirited and energetic nature of these pieces will encourage pianists to perform with flair
By Martha Mier
The spirited and energetic nature of these solos will encourage the pianist to perform with flair and showmanship. The fast-finger actions, stirring rhythms and dramatic sounds of Bravo!, Book 2 will captivate both the performer and the lis
By Wynn-Anne Rossi
This duet creates a distinct Latin feel with a rhythmic ostinato in the opening measures. A mysterious atmosphere is created through the key of D minor and changing meters from 4/4 to 3/4 and back. Some scale work, syncopation and dynam
by Mary Leaf
Breath of Autumn can supplement regular lesson repertoire, or serve as a stand-alone performance piece. It combines Mary Leaf’s signature lyricism with lush harmonies and flowing, pianistic interludes that set the mood in this seasonal-inspir
by Timothy Brown
Inspired by Witold Lutoslawki's approach to form and melody, Timothy Brown has created this innovative work consisting of five preludes for the advanced pianist. Written for two pianists, this duet features simple folk-like melodies that
by Timothy Brown
Here is a piece that falls within the Romantic tradition yet is accessible to the Early Intermediate student. This dramatic piece reinforces the D minor scale and cadence; and feels great under the hands. It’s one of those pieces that so
This lyrical, Romantic piece in F minor is written beautifully! It will be a favorite with your teenagers, and could be played by a talented younger student. L.H. plays arpeggiated triads throughout with some tenths, but more of
Timothy Brown
This late intermediate solo in the key of F-sharp minor exudes a somber and haunting ambience. The L.H. contains accompaniment patterns consisting of extended arpeggios and harmonic voicing, while the R.H. plays the highly lyrical melody wit
