Scherzo, Op.4 (Brahms, Johannes)

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Performer Pages Michael Ponti (Piano)
Publisher Info. Westdeutscher Rundfunk, 1959.
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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1854]. Plate 8836.
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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.(ca.1888). Plate 8988.
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Peter (2007/6/21)

Editor Emil von Sauer (1862–1942).
Publisher. Info. Klavierwerke, Band 1 (pp.58-69)
Leipzig: C.F. Peters, No. 3300a, n.d.[1910]. Plate 9487.
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Publisher. Info. Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1910. Plate ML-1886-15.
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Editor Eusebius Mandyczewski (1857-1929)
Publisher. Info. Sämtliche Werke, Band 14
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1926-27. Plate J.B. 59.
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Editor Walter Georgii (1887–1967)
Publisher. Info. Sonaten, Scherzo und Balladen (pp. 62-73)
München: G. Henle Verlag, 1956. Plate HN 38.
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Work Title Scherzo
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Scherzo op. 4 de Brahms; Scherzo per pianoforte op. 4; Scherzo in es-Moll op. 4; Scherzo Op. 4; スケルツォ 作品4 (ブラームス)
Authorities BNF: 139089414
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.4
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJB 109
Key E-flat minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's Rasch und feurig
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1851
First Performance. 1853-06-08 Hannover, Hofkonzert: Johannes Brahms (piano)
First Publication. 1854 (February) Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, Plate 8836, 13 pages
Dedication Ernst Ferdinand Wenzel
Average DurationAvg. Duration 9 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation piano
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