Barenreiter Brahms J. - 2 Rhapsodies Op.79 - Piano
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Summary of This Score
These Rhapsodies op. 79 (1879) are among the most frequently performed piano pieces by Johannes Brahms: two pieces with contrasting characters, both free in spirit and rigorous in writing. The composer himself hesitated over the naming, oscillating between "Piano Piece," "Capriccio" (for the first), or even "Caprices." The definitive title was notably established under the influence of the dedicatee, Elisabeth von Herzogenberg, who received these works as "nameless" pieces veiled under the guise of rhapsodies.
This edition, prepared by Brahms specialist Christian Köhn, offers a revised and source-respectful musical text, consistent with current knowledge. It does not merely provide the score: the preface and remarks related to the performance practice of the period illuminate the style (articulation, phrasing, late Romantic spirit) and help build a convincing interpretation.
Designed for today's pianists, the presentation prioritizes comfort: spacious layout, carefully considered page turns, and a fold-out page to maintain the musical flow, a valuable asset both in practice and in concert. The fingerings, added judiciously, support passages where a practical solution facilitates gesture execution and clarity of musical discourse.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Johannes Brahms | Genre | Classical score |
| Editor | Christian Köhn | Year of Publication | 1879 |
| Instrumentation | Piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which works are included in this Brahms score?
The edition gathers the 2 Rhapsodies op. 79 by Johannes Brahms, composed in 1879 for solo piano.
Is this edition of the Rhapsodies op. 79 suitable for interpretative study?
The preface and interpretative practice notes address the period style, including articulation, phrasing, and the late Romantic spirit. The musical text was prepared by Christian Köhn. The provided indications support building an informed reading of the sources.
Are fingerings indicated in the score?
Fingerings are added selectively in passages where a practical solution facilitates piano technique and musical clarity.
Does the layout minimize page turns?
The presentation includes carefully considered page turns and features a fold-out page to maintain the continuity of the musical flow.
What is the level of difficulty of Brahms's two Rhapsodies?
These two piano pieces present contrasting characters, with a free impulse and a rigorous writing typical of Brahms's language.
