Brahms spent five years struggling to perfect his first piano concerto, a mighty work that, despite a disastrous premiere in 1859, is now considered one of the great monuments of the concerto repertoire. From the theatrically powerful opening, to the tranquil adagio, to the spirited finale, this is a grand and dramatic work. Republication of the edition in Johannes Brahms; Sämtliche Werke, Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipzig, ca. 1926-27.
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major: Op. 73 ("Emperor") by Ludwig van Beethoven Called the "Emperor" for its grandeur, this powerful work was Beethoven's final piano concerto. Widely considered one of the strongest works conceived by the composer, this popular concerto appears here in an inexpensive volume.
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30 by Serge Rachmaninoff Rachmaninoff wrote his famous Piano Concerto No. 3 to showcase his talents not only as a composer, but as a pianist. A pyrotechnic display of virtuosity that has become the apex for all pianists.
Complete Shorter Works for Solo Piano by Johannes Brahms The entire corpus of Brahms' short piano pieces is featured in this one affordable volume. It includes the familiar Waltzes; the effective Scherzo in E Flat Minor; the satisfying Eight Pieces; the two Rhapsodies; the Fantasies; and more.
