Brahms: Fantasies, Op. 116
Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Editor: Christian Köhn Instrumentation: Piano Work: 7 Fantasies, Op. 116 Binding: Perfect ISMN: 9790006536979 Size: 9.6 x 12.2 inches Pages: 31 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.