Intermezzos, op. 117
The Three Intermezzi for piano, Op. 117, are a set of solo piano pieces composed by Johannes Brahms in 1892. They show Brahms's interest in lullaby; in particular, Brahms told a friend that they were "three lullabies of my grief". They consist of:
Movements
- Andante moderato · E♭ major
- Andante non troppo e con molto espressione · B♭ minor
- Andante con moto · C♯ minor
Recommended recordings
- Radu Lupu YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
- Wilhelm Kempff YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
Most recent recordings
- Brahms: 3 Intermezzos, Op. 117: No. 1 in E-Flat Major — Johannes Brahms, Clara Sverner (2024) Spotify
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