Henle Verlag BRAHMS J. - WALTZES OP. 39
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Summary of This Score
Johannes Brahms
Waltzes op. 39
More modest in appearance than the Hungarian Dances, Brahms' 16 Waltzes op. 39 reveal another facet of the composer: an art of miniature, detail, and poetry. Each waltz explores a specific mood, between rhythmic elegance, tenderness, and restraint, while remaining deeply rooted in German Romanticism. This collection thus constitutes an excellent practice ground to develop a sense of style, rubato flexibility, and mastery of dynamic contrasts.
This edition offers the two-hand piano version, arranged by Brahms shortly after the original publication. It highlights a clear and singing pianistic writing, ideal for working on hand independence, melody projection, and the balance of inner voices. Among these pages, number 15 has established itself as one of Brahms' most famous tunes, often perceived as a lullaby due to its sweet and immediately memorable melodic line.
Designed as a revised edition (replacing HN 42), this publication is based on the text from the new complete edition of Brahms' works. The musical edition is overseen by Katrin Eich, while the fingerings by Rolf Koenen provide concrete guidance for approaching transitions, refining articulation, and gaining naturalness in the waltz movement.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Johannes Brahms | Genre | Classical score (Romantic repertoire) |
| Edition | Revised edition (musical editor: Katrin Eich), replaces HN 42 | Year of publication | 1866 (original edition) |
| Instrumentation | Piano (2 hands) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are Brahms' Waltzes op. 39 written for solo piano?
This edition features the two-hand piano version by Johannes Brahms, created after the original publication.
How many waltzes are included in the Brahms op. 39 score?
The collection contains 16 waltzes. Each piece explores a distinct atmosphere, between rhythmic elegance and restraint. Waltz No. 15 is among Brahms' most famous melodies.
Does this Henle edition replace HN 42?
The revised edition replaces reference HN 42 and is based on the text from the new complete edition of Brahms' works.
Who provided the fingerings for this Brahms score?
The fingerings are by Rolf Koenen and offer guidance for transitions, articulation, and waltz movement.
For which repertoire is the Henle Verlag BRAHMS J. - WALTZES OP. 39 score intended?
The score belongs to the Romantic classical repertoire of Johannes Brahms, in its original version published in 1866.
