Scherzo in C minor for Violin and Piano (6’)Brahms
Brahms wrote this piece in 1853 as a gift to the celebrated Hungarian violinist, Josef Joachim, who was a lifelong friend and inspiration for all of Brahms' violin compositions. It was premiered by Joachim and Clara Schumann, and was published in 1906 with the permission of Joachim.
The pounding rhythm, presented first in the violin and answered by hammering piano chords, propels the entire Scherzo. A gentle, beautiful, lyrical melody follows as the second theme, but the piece quickly returns to the opening material and leads to a grand, majestic finish.
Although Brahms was only 20 years old when he composed this Scherzo, it is certainly a masterpiece whose drive and forceful lyricism reflect Brahms' admiration for Joachim's virtuosity.Yoonshin Song
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Johannes Brahms
Scherzo for Violin and Piano in c minor, WoO posth. 2 (from F.A.E. Sonata) Play
Recorded on 06/27/2012, uploaded on 11/29/2012
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Scherzo in C minor for Violin and Piano (6’) Brahms
Brahms wrote this piece in 1853 as a gift to the celebrated Hungarian violinist, Josef Joachim, who was a lifelong friend and inspiration for all of Brahms' violin compositions. It was premiered by Joachim and Clara Schumann, and was published in 1906 with the permission of Joachim.
The pounding rhythm, presented first in the violin and answered by hammering piano chords, propels the entire Scherzo. A gentle, beautiful, lyrical melody follows as the second theme, but the piece quickly returns to the opening material and leads to a grand, majestic finish.
Although Brahms was only 20 years old when he composed this Scherzo, it is certainly a masterpiece whose drive and forceful lyricism reflect Brahms' admiration for Joachim's virtuosity. Yoonshin Song
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