Brahms' Waltzes

Johannes Brahms' Sixteen Waltzes for Piano, Opus 39, is a set of sixteen short waltzes for piano four hands, composed in 1865 and published two years later. These pieces were also arranged for piano solo by the composer, in two different versions: difficult and simplified. In the solo versions, some of the keys were altered from the original duet version. Waltz Number 15 in A major (or A-flat major) is perhaps the most famous of the sixteen waltzes. Arrangements of five of the waltzes (Nos. 1, 2, 11, 14, and 15) for two pianos, four hands, were published after the composer's death.

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897), was a great German composer, virtuoso pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period. He wrote for piano, chamber ensemble, symphony orchestra, and for voice and chorus. He was a traditionalist and an innovator, as well as an inspiration for subsequent composers. His output includes masterpieces of Beethovenian power, of subtle emotion, and of great beauty. The music of Johannes Brahms is one of humanity's greatest treasures.

Tutorials

• Waltz No. 3

• Waltz No. 4 

• Waltz No. 9

• Waltz No. 15

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