Brahms Intermezzo Op. 118, No. 2

The recording that you heard is indeed a Brahms Intermezzo. The main theme of this composition continually uses the note A as its peak. However, when the main A major theme returns (after a passionate F sharp minor middle section), it finally rises to the note B. This is one of many wonderful aspects contained within this monumental work.

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The amazing Opus 48, No. 1 Nocturne by Chopin was written in 1841. Chopin’s C minor composition eventually modulates to the tonic major and incorporates gently rolling chords. However, this section eventually builds with octaves into a climactic frenzy, before returning to the original key and melody, now stated with an underlying triplet rhythm.

Schumann wrote his Davidsbündler Op. 6, No. 14 character piece back in 1837. Written in Eb major, it’s a gentle and lovely short work in 3/4 time.

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