3 Intermezzi, Op.117 - 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 has resulted in small deviations from previous readings.

• Johannes Brahms’s most frequently performed piano pieces, now available in high quality Bärenreiter Urtext editions
• Evaluation of all available sources
• Reflecting the latest state of research

With fingerings by Christian Kohn.

Table of Contents:

• 3. Intermezzo in C-sharp minor op. 117
• 2. Intermezzo in B-flat minor op. 117
• 1. Intermezzo in E-flat major op. 117

Publisher:	Bärenreiter
Composer/Author:	Brahms, Johannes
Arranger/Editor:	Kohn, Christian
Catalog Number:	BA9629