Brahms: Piano Pieces, Op. 118
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- Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
- Editor: Christian Köhn
- Instrumentation: Piano
- Work: 6 Pieces for Piano, Op. 118
- ISMN:
- Size: 9.6 x 12.2 inches
- Pages: 25
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
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 has resulted in small deviations from previous readings.
Brahms: Piano Pieces, Op. 118
