Johannes Brahms could count more prominent musical personalities among his friends than most 19th-century composers. The present anthology album offers a representative selection of piano music by these Brahms friends, foregrounding the second half of the 19th century. Chosen here have been small-scaled works of medium difficulty, which are equally suitable for performance and teaching purposes. The text section outlines, among other things, Brahms’s complex rapport with his friends, while the critical report provides information about the sources used and the editorial decisions. CONTENT: Brahms, Johannes / Kirchner, Theodor Des Liebsten Schwur Brahms, Johannes / Kirchner, Theodor Minnelied Brahms, Johannes / Kirchner, Theodor Wie bist du, meine Königin Bruch, Max Fantasiestück Dessoff, Otto Minuet Dessoff, Otto Novelette Dietrich, Albert Canon Dietrich, Albert Piano Piece in A major Dietrich, Albert Piano Piece in D major Grädener, Karl G. P. Fliegende Blätter No. 1 Grädener, Karl G. P. Fliegende Blätter No. 4 Grimm, Julius O. Abendlandschaft Grimm, Julius O. Elegie Grimm, Julius O. Elfenchor Herzogenberg, Elisabeth von 3 Piano Pieces Herzogenberg, Heinrich von 2 Piano Pieces Herzogenberg, Heinrich von Fantastic Dances No. 4 Herzogenberg, Heinrich von Fantastic Dances No. 6 Joachim, Joseph Versuch eines Tanzes Kirchner, Theodor 7 Waltzes Rudorff, Ernst Fantasia Schumann, Clara 3 Romancens Op. 21 Schumann, Robert Thema in Eb major Schumann, Robert / Brahms, Johannes Scherzo from the Piano Quintet in Eb major Op. 44