BRAHMS BALLADES OP.10 PIANO

Johannes Brahms
Ballades op. 10

BARENREITER URTEXT
Edited by Christian Kohn
Includes fingering and suggestions for performance

The instrumental ballad was a popular musical form in the 19th century and these four pieces for piano are Brahms's only contribution to the genre.The instrumental ballad was a popular musical form in the 19th century and these four pieces for piano are Brahms's only contribution to the genre. Brahms's Ballades op. 10 form an integral part of the advanced piano literature. The fingering by Brahms specialist Christian Kohn, the clear notation and optimum page turns fulfill the requirements of a practical performing edition. A detailed foreword with information on performance practice, the compositional process, sources and the significance of the work completes the edition.