Description
These two sarabandes date from a period when the young Brahms was closely studying Baroque dance forms and counterpoint. The writing reflects his admiration for older models such as Bach, favoring restrained ornamentation and a steady, measured tread. Rather than Romantic passion, the pieces offer a quiet, antique charm best served by careful attention to their shifting harmonies.
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About the 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.
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