Johannes Brahms : Symphonies no. 1 and 2, Arrangement for Piano Four-hands

Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) – Romantic Period

Description:

In the 19th century, arrangements for piano four-hands were usually versions which people played at home if the works could not be heard in concert. In cases such as these, Brahms did not just make functional versions but creatively transcribed his works for the piano. As the composer, he allowed himself greater freedom than arrangers for publishers did. In this form his arrangements greatly contributed to the success of his works in musical life in the 19th century. It is on account of their creativity that Brahms' arrangements have attracted new interest in musical circles over the last few decades. This G. Henle Urtext edition of the Symphonies nos. 1 and 2 for piano four hands offers a scholarly musical text following the recently published volume in the Brahms Complete Edition.

Product Features:

• Composer's Own Transcription: These are Brahms's own creative arrangements of his Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 for piano four-hands, offering a unique and authentic interpretation.
• Scholarly Urtext Edition: The score provides a scholarly musical text, following the standards of the complete Brahms Complete Edition.
• Expert Fingering: Includes fingerings by Andreas Groethuysen, a renowned specialist in the piano duo field.
• Historical Importance: These arrangements were historically crucial for promoting Brahms's symphonies, making them valuable for both performers and music history enthusiasts.

Performance Tips:

Brahms's four-hand arrangements are rewarding for advanced students. Pianists should strive to maintain the orchestral density and rich harmonic texture of the original symphonies while ensuring clarity in the piano sound. Focus on dynamic contrasts and structural unity to convey the symphonic scope. The creative freedom Brahms took with these transcriptions allows for a highly expressive and dramatic performance, demanding both technical skill and mature musicality from the duo.

Contents:

• Symphony no. 1 c minor op. 68
• Symphony no. 2 D major op. 73

About the Composer & Editors:

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) is celebrated as an advocate of “absolute” music, whose significant output includes large-scale orchestral works and highly creative piano arrangements. Robert Pascall (Editor) was a renowned musicologist and vice-chair of the new Complete Brahms Edition. Andreas Groethuysen (Fingering) is a celebrated pianist, especially known for his work in the piano duo field.

Product Details:

• Composer : Johannes Brahms
• Editor : Robert Pascall
• Fingering : Andreas Groethuysen
• Publisher : G. Henle Verlag
• Series : Henle Urtext
• Instrumentation : Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands)
• Product Type : Urtext Edition, paperbound
• Item Number : HN 986
• ISMN : 9790201809861
• Pages : 151頁 (XI+140)
• 尺寸 : 31.0 x 23.5 cm

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約翰內斯・布拉姆斯 : 第一號與第二號交響曲，鋼琴四手聯彈改編版

鋼琴四手聯彈（單鋼琴）– 浪漫時期

簡介:

在19世紀，鋼琴四手聯彈的改編版通常是用於人們在家中演奏，以便在音樂會上聽不到原版作品時也能欣賞。在這種情況下，布拉姆斯不只是進行功能性的改編，而是創造性地將他的作品轉錄為鋼琴版。作為作曲家，他比出版商的編曲者享有更大的自由度。他的這些改編作品，對其交響曲在19世紀音樂生活中的成功起到了巨大的推動作用。正是由於它們的創造性，布拉姆斯的這些鋼琴改編作品在過去幾十年中，重新引起了音樂界的興趣。這份G. Henle原典版的《第一號與第二號交響曲》鋼琴四手聯彈版，依循最近出版的《布拉姆斯作品全集》卷本，提供了學術性的音樂文本。

產品特點:

• 作曲家親自轉錄: 這些是布拉姆斯本人對其第一號和第二號交響曲進行的創造性鋼琴四手聯彈改編，提供了獨特而真實的詮釋。
• 學術性原典版: 樂譜提供了學術性的音樂文本，遵循《布拉姆斯作品全集》的標準。
• 專家指法: 包含由鋼琴二重奏專家安德烈亞斯·格羅伊特休森（Andreas Groethuysen）提供的指法。
• 歷史重要性: 這些改編作品對推廣布拉姆斯的交響曲具有歷史關鍵作用，對演奏者和音樂史愛好者都具有價值。

演奏提示:

布拉姆斯的四手聯彈改編作品對高階學生來說是極具回報的。鋼琴家應努力在鋼琴音色中保持原交響曲的管弦樂密度和豐富的和聲織體，同時確保清晰度。專注於力度的細微變化和結構上的統一性，以傳達交響曲的宏大範圍。布拉姆斯在這些轉錄中展現的創造性自由，需要二重奏者具備精湛的技術和成熟的音樂性，以進行高度富有表現力和戲劇性的表演。

收錄曲目:

• C小調第一號交響曲，作品68
• D大調第二號交響曲，作品73

作曲家與編者介紹:

約翰內斯・布拉姆斯（Johannes Brahms, 1833–1897）被譽為「純音樂」的倡導者，他的重要作品包括大型管弦樂曲和極具創造性的鋼琴改編。羅伯特·帕斯卡爾（Robert Pascall）（編者）是著名的音樂學家，曾任新《布拉姆斯作品全集》的副主席。安德烈亞斯·格羅伊特休森（Andreas Groethuysen）（指法）是著名的鋼琴家，尤其以其在鋼琴二重奏領域的貢獻而聞名。

書籍詳細資料:

• 作曲者 : 約翰內斯・布拉姆斯
• 編者 : 羅伯特·帕斯卡爾
• 指法 : 安德烈亞斯·格羅伊特休森
• 出版社 : G. Henle Verlag
• 系列 : Henle Urtext
• 樂器編制 : 鋼琴四手聯彈（單鋼琴）
• 產品類別 : 原典版，平裝
• 商品編號 : HN 986
• ISMN : 9790201809861
• 頁數 : 151頁 (XI+140)
• 尺寸 : 31.0 x 23.5 cm

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