• The composition on the delicate, chorale-like theme is an expression of Brahms' close relationship with Schumann
• Based on the current state of research of the complete edition
• In a practical landscape format with the correct division of Primo and Secondo
• With excellent page turns
• Fingerings by Andreas Groethuysen, specialist for piano duo repertoire
• For advanced piano players and piano duos

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.

Andreas Groethuysen (Fingering)

Jakob Hauschildt (Editor)

Urtext Edition, paperbound

Format: Size 31,0 x 23,5 cm