Complete Works for Piano Solo - Volume 1: Piano Solo (Paperback)

ISBN 10: 1423470478 / ISBN 13: 9781423470472

Published by G. Schirmer, Inc., 1986

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Paperback. (Piano Collection). Contents: Sonata No. 1 in C, Op. 1 * Sonata No. 2 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 2 * Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5 * Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 9 * Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 21, No. 1 * Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op. 21, No. 2 * Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24 * Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35. Contents: Sonata No. 1 in C, Op. 1 * Sonata No. 2 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 2 * Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5 * Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 9 * Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 21, No. 1 * Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op. 21, No. 2 * Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24 * Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Works for Piano Solo - Volume 1: Piano Solo (Paperback)
• Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1423470478
• ISBN 13: 9781423470472
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Johannes Brahms Complete Works for Piano Solo Volume 1 is a comprehensive sheet music collection for advanced pianists seeking an authoritative edition of his early masterworks. Part of the respected Schirmer Library of Classics, this volume presents substantial sonatas and variation cycles that define Brahms’s Romantic voice. Edited by Eusebius Mandyczewski, it serves serious students, performers, and teachers who require reliable notation for study, recital preparation, and long-term repertoire development.

This piano solo collection is presented in standard notation and includes introductory text and performance notes to support informed interpretation. The selections range from intermediate-to-advanced levels (SMP 7-9). These large-scale works reflect Brahms’s synthesis of Classical form and Romantic expression, making the volume especially valuable for pianists refining both analytical insight and expressive control.

For pianists building a serious Romantic repertoire, this edition provides both technical rigor and expressive depth. Teachers will find it ideal for advanced students ready to engage with large-scale forms, and performers will appreciate the clarity of this established scholarly edition.

Song List
Sonata No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1 * Sonata No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 5 * Sonata No. 2 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 2 * Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24 * Variations On A Hungarian Song, Op. 21, No. 2 * Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book II * Variations On A Theme By Robert Schumann, Op. 9 * Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35, Book I * Variations On An Original Theme, Op. 21, No. 1

Whether selected for conservatory study, competition preparation, or personal artistic growth, this volume offers enduring works that reward disciplined practice and thoughtful interpretation.