Brahms – Sonatas Op.120 Viola Or Bb Clarinet Solo Book With Piano Accompaniment

Edition Peters

Johannes Brahms – Sonatas Op.120 Viola Or Bb Clarinet Solo Book With Piano Accompaniment

Genre: Classical / Romantic Period

In this Edition Peters publication, Viola and Bb clarinet players are treated to Johannes Brahms’ Sonatas Op.120, a set of masterpieces that exemplify the richness and emotional depth of Brahms’ compositional style.

Edited by Carl Herrmann and Heinrich Bading, both noted for their deep understanding of classical music, this edition provides an invaluable resource for performers and students alike.

The book includes performance parts for both Bb clarinet and viola, accompanied by the piano score. This makes the edition versatile and well-suited for musicians of either instrument.

Specifically, the collection features two sonatas: Sonata, Opus 120 No. 1 in F Minor and Sonata, Opus 120 No. 2 in E-flat Major. Each piece offers its own array of technical and expressive challenges, serving as an excellent study in the dynamics, phrasing, and intricate musical dialogue for which Brahms is renowned.

The dual-instrument nature of this edition allows for a unique exploration of Brahms’ sonic possibilities. Players of both the viola and clarinet can delve into the nuanced tonal qualities and idiosyncrasies that each instrument brings to these seminal works. Whether you are a violist looking to convey the sonorous warmth in Brahms’ phrases or a clarinetist interested in capturing the agile lyricism inherent in these pieces, this edition provides an authoritative and well-curated foundation.

AMEB:

Clarinet / Associate / List B

• 1st and any other movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Certificate of Performance / List B

• 1st and any other movement from Sonata in Eb major, Op. 120 No 2

Clarinet / Grade 6 / List B

• 2nd movement from Sonata in Eb major Op. 120 No 2
• 3rd movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Grade 7 / List B

• 1st movement from Sonata in Eb major Op. 120 No 2
• 1st movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Grade 8 / List B

• 1st and any other movement from Sonata in F minor Op. 120 No 1

Clarinet / Licentiate / List B

• Sonata in Eb major Op. 120 No 2 Complete

Piano / Grade 8 / List B Collaborative Piano

• Allegretto grazioso 3rd movement from Sonata No. 1 in F minor Op. 120 No. 1

Who Was Johann Brahms?

Johannes Brahms (18331897) was a German composer and pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic era. Born in Hamburg, he spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he was a leader of the musical scene. Brahms is often grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the “Three Bs” of classical music.

Brahms was highly revered in his lifetime and remains so today. He was a traditionalist who drew inspiration from earlier composers, such as Beethoven and Bach, while also incorporating the romantic spirit of his time. His works have influenced a wide range of composers and are frequently performed and recorded. His impact on music theory, musical form, and the breadth and depth of his compositions make him one of the most important figures in Western classical music history.