SKU: HL.51481648

UPC: 196288308423. 12.25x9.25x0.11 inches.

Johannes Brahms twice chose a theme by his friend and mentor Robert Schumann as the basis for piano variations. While the Variations op. 9 were composed for piano solo, as an exception he wrote Opus 23 for a four-hand scoring. Its tender, chorale-like theme is particularly touching and was carefully chosen by Brahms: It was among Robert Schumann's last musical thoughts, which the composer, already tormented by severe delusions, believed he heard from the voices of angels. The Variations, composed in 1861, end with a kind of funeral march and can be understood as a wistful farewell to his deceased friend. The musical text is based on the New Brahms Complete Edition, thus ensuring the highest accuracy and reflecting the most current state of research. Furnished with fingerings by Andreas Groethuysen, a proven specialist for the four-hand repertoire, this Urtext edition leaves nothing to be desired.

About Henle Urtext

What I can expect from Henle Urtext editions:

• error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues
• preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work 
• Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions 
• most beautiful music engraving 
• page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them 
• excellent print quality and binding 
• largest Urtext catalogue world-wide 
• longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for Urtext editions)

SKU: HL.49004917

ISBN 9790001052443. 9.0x12.0x0.182 inches.

SKU: HL.49044757

ISBN 9790001202961. UPC: 841886024885. 9.0x12.0x0.066 inches.

Everybody knows it, and for many a player it was perhaps the first tentative attempt to coax sounds out of the piano: Chopsticks. The origin of this popular piano piece, like that of most folksongs, cannot be ultimately settled today. Legend has it that it was written by Ferdinand Loh and that the designation of the work 'F. Loh: Walzer' eventually turned into 'Flohwalzer'. But no matter who actually wrote the waltz: It is, without doubt, one of the most famous piano pieces and known all over the world. In France, it is called 'Cotelettes' [Chops], in Great Britain 'Chopsticks', and in Mexico 'Los Changuitos' (Little Monkeys). Technically speaking, however, it is not even a waltz. It is composed in 2/4 time and, with regard to style, rather is a polka or a galop. Eric Mayr transcribed the 16-bar original into a concert version for piano duet.

SKU: HL.49003841

ISBN 9790001038461. UPC: 884088925642. 9.0x12.0x0.177 inches.

SKU: HL.49028134

ISBN 9790204001644. 9.25x12.0x0.11 inches.

SKU: HL.49003491

ISBN 9790001034326. UPC: 073999353310. 9.0x12.0x0.155 inches.

SKU: YM.GTP01101010

ISBN 9784636107128. 9 x 12 inches.

What if the iconic melodies of Studio Ghibli were arranged as piano duets by classical composers? Introducing the highly anticipated second volume of the popular Duet series! Experience the luxurious duet sound enriched with the distinctive styles of classical composers and interwoven fragments of beloved melodies. Designed with advanced players in mind, the arrangements range from baroque to modern styles, making them suitable for a variety of skill levels. This collection includes a total of six pieces that are perfect for recitals, concerts, or street piano performances. *The book comes with online demo audio of all parts and each part for you to practice. Scan the QR code next to the song title on the sheet music with smartphone devices to go to the YouTube playlist for each song.

SKU: HL.49028133

ISBN 9790204001637. 9.0x11.75x0.257 inches.