Piano Concertos - (Dover Orchestral Music Scores) by Johannes Brahms (Paperback)

About the Book

Two masterpieces of the piano concerto repertoire are featured in one convenient, affordable volume. Pianists, conductors, music students, and scholars will find this handsome, full-sized edition ideal for study and performance purposes.

Book Synopsis

Brahms wrote only two concerti in his lifetime, each one an important staple of the concert repertoire. Noted for their grand classical concepts and thrilling technical challenges, these masterpieces -- Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 -- are featured here in full score in one convenient, affordable volume. From their mysterious and passionate introductions to their mighty conclusions, pianists, conductors, music students, and scholars will find the works in this handsome, full-sized edition ideal for study and performance purposes.

About the Author

German-born composer Johannes Brahms (1833-97), an important figure of the Romantic era, spent most of his career at the forefront of the Viennese musical scene. A master of counterpoint, he wrote for piano, chamber ensembles, symphony orchestras, and voice.