Description

Brahms mainly composed the eight Piano Pieces op. 76 in summer 1878 in the summer resort of P��rtschach at Lake W��rth. Theodor Billroth, a close friend, was enthusiastic about the new works: ��These are magnificent pieces, beautiful and interesting to play. They lie so well under the hand for those who are a little used to Schumann��s and Chopin��s technique that it is a pleasure to practise them.�� This new edition includes revealing commentaries on the works, detailing their genesis and publication.