Composer

Johannes Brahms

1833-1897

Johannes Brahms was a composer born in Hamburg who rose to prominence after being championed by Robert and Clara Schumann, later settling in Vienna. He fused classical formal rigor with Romantic expressiveness across symphonies and chamber music, and in his later years wrote many introspective piano miniatures. This site includes 25 of his works, such as intermezzi, waltzes, and ballades.

Works by Brahms (25 pieces)

Piano Pieces2

Late piano pieces by Brahms, marked by deep lyricism and introspective beauty, often ranked among the pinnacles of Romantic piano music.

Intermezzo in A Major Op.118-2Op.118Intermediate64:39

3 Intermezzi, Op.117Op.117Advanced916:48

16 Waltzes Op.392

Sixteen waltzes Brahms composed in 1865 and dedicated to Hanslick, combining Viennese waltz elegance with his own characteristic depth.

Waltz No.10 in G Major Op.39-10Op.39Beginner40:36

Waltz No.15 in A-flat Major Op.39-15Op.39Intermediate71:08

Piano Pieces5

A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.

Brahms Horn TrioO 40Advanced1026:33

2 Sarabandes, WoO 5WoO 5Intermediate52:44

4 Klavierstücke, Op.119Op.119Advanced1014:42

6 Klavierstücke, Op.118Op.118Advanced944:08

Albumblatt in A minorAdvanced102:08

Ballades1

A genre Chopin pioneered — large-scale solo piano works with a narrative, epic quality.

4 Ballades, Op.10Op.10Advanced991:54

Scherzos1

Works in scherzo form, known for its playful character, including Chopin's four scherzos that blend wit with dramatic power.

Scherzo, Op.4Op.4Advanced109:15

Sonatas2

Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.

Clarinet Sonata No.1, Op.120 No.1Op.120 No.1Advanced912:09

Clarinet Sonata No.2, Op.120 No.2Op.120 No.2Advanced920:56

Piano Sonatas3

Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.

Piano Sonata No.1, Op.1Op.1Advanced1026:11

Piano Sonata No.2, Op.2Op.2Advanced1023:29

Piano Sonata No.3, Op.5Op.5Advanced938:39

Variations5

Works written in theme-and-variations form, where a single melody is transformed in many different ways.

Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op.24Op.24Advanced1026:19

Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op.21 No.2Op.21 No.2Advanced106:13

Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op.35Op.35Advanced1023:34

Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op.9Op.9Advanced919:19

Variations on an Original Theme, Op.21 No.1Op.21 No.1Advanced917:09

Character Pieces1

Character pieces that depict a specific mood or scene, including Beethoven's Bagatelles — short works full of distinct personality.

2 Rhapsodies, Op.79Op.79Advanced1015:15

Waltzes1

Waltzes in elegant triple time, including Chopin's concert waltzes alongside works by a range of other composers.

21 Hungarian Dances (Piano), WoO 1WoO 1Advanced1046:49

Études1

A collection of études by various composers, including Chopin's famous "Revolutionary" Étude, designed to build finger independence and expressive technique.

5 Studies, Anh.1a_1Anh.1aAdvanced913:38

Fantasias1

Piano works with a free, improvisatory character, ranging from Bach to Chopin and Beethoven, each shaped by imaginative, fantasy-like ideas.

7 Fantasien, Op.116Op.116Advanced925:54

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