This may be the most beautiful piece Brahms ever wrote!
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- Brahms is probably most famous for his Lullaby, Op 49, No 4, but I think this lullaby here is quite possibly the most beautiful thing Brahms ever wrote. Enjoy checking out Intermezzo Op 117, No 1 with me today. It's a fascinating smaller piece that has a lot more going on than you would expect at first listen.
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One of the most moving pieces ever written, and you played it superbly!
It truly is, so much emotion in every measure. Thanks for the compliment and for checking out the video.
The intermezzo after this one is also very good. The circle of fifths at the beginning is beautiful
The commentary you give on this intermezzo is really interesting. I knew it very well as a listener but was unaware of any of the stuff you talked about. I think I’ll dig it out and try to learn it. Thanks!
Great analysis, Ryan. Yes, indeed, this is one of the most extraordinarily beautiful things Brahms ever wrote. The only contender *might* be the Intermezzo in A major from Op. 118, but after hearing this one again, I believe it edges out the A major.
@@wdashwor for sure, that one is amazing too. So tough to pick just one. I probably like the 2nd F# Minor section of the A Major more than the middle section of the lullaby. But they are both incredible.
I think A Major Intermezzo, this lullaby, and the big, loud, bombastic Op 119, No 4 in Eb are my favorite of the later, shorter Brahms pieces.
I'll fall asleep with tears while listening to this
Stunningly beautiful piece, thanks. op.117 #1 equally gorgeous, ditto op118 #5. op.117 #2 interesting in a different way. You might have interesting things to say about those Brahms piano works as well (are his latest piano pieces his most beautiful?).
Great video
I've played this! Must have been forty years ago, completely forgot about it. I will try to play it again.
So great to hear. Hope your really enjoy it all over again
Do you know the song Oh wusst ich doch den weg zuruck? I think it's a late Brahms song, full of wistfulness like so much of his late work. I studied that song, and I've also studied several late piano works, including op 117.
@@marksmith3947 I looked it up and can't quite remember. It looks familiar. I've accompanied a lot of singers and sometimes if it's only a 1-3 time thing for a coaching/lesson the pieces don't stick with me.
However, I do find Brahms vocal and violin music with piano beautiful. I remember being "forced" to learn some for college. It was some amazing music that I was fortunate to play. But the details aren't there unless it's something I performed.
This set of intermezzi is easily in his top 5, but the Opus 21, No. 1 theme & variations is Brahms' most beautiful imo.
Yet another example of how Brahms is "mister two-against-three". (And Beethoven is "mister rhythmic ambiguity".)