Brahms: 3 Intermezzi, Opus 117 [Alf:00-2417]

Composed in 1892, these three pieces are a fine representation of Brahms' compositional mastery. Op. 117 is full of serenity, simplicity, thematic transformations and sensitivity to tonal coloring. The music is maintained in its most original form, providing students with an accurate model from which to make a stylistically informed performance.