Editor: Köhn, Christian The piano pieces opp. 116-119 were written in 1892/93 and are the last collections of pieces which Brahms wrote for the instrument. Particularly noteworthy is his use of the “small form” accompanied by a heightened increase in musical expression compared to his earlier works. Clara Schumann, probably the secret dedicatee of the piano pieces, wrote in her diary in November 1892: “a true source of enjoyment, everything, poetry, passion, fantasy, intimacy, full of the most marvellous sound effects […]. In these pieces I finally feel musical life drawn into my soul again and play once more with true devotion.” A renewed critical evaluation of all known sources has resulted in small deviations from previous readings. - Johannes Brahms’s most frequently performed piano pieces, now available in high quality Bärenreiter Urtext editions - Evaluation of all available sources - Reflecting the latest state of research Content Piano Piece: Intermezzo B minor op. 119/1 Piano Piece: Intermezzo E minor op. 119/2 Piano Piece: Intermezzo D major op. 119/3 Piano Piece: Rhapsodie E-flat major op. 119/4