Clarinet Sonata No.2, Op.120 No.2 (Brahms, Johannes)

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Performer Pages Reginald Kell (clarinet)
Mieczysław Horszowski (piano)
Publisher Info. Mercury, 1950. MG 10016.
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Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. 2 Sonaten für Clarinette (oder Bratsche) und Pianoforte, No.2
Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plates 10409, 10412.
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Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. 2 Sonaten für Clarinette (oder Bratsche) und Pianoforte, No.2
Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plates 10409, 10412.
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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plates 10409, 10412.
Reprinted Elite Edition, No.608
London: N. Simrock, n.d.
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Editor Heinrich Bading (1864–1943)
Carl Herrmann (1810–1890), viola part
Publisher. Info. Johannes Brahms: 2 Sonaten für Klarinette und Klavier Opus 120, No.2
Leipzig: Edition Peters, No. 3896, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate 10415.
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Editor Heinrich Bading (1864–1943)
Carl Herrmann (1810–1890), viola part
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, No. 3896, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate 10415.
Reprinted Moscow: Muzyka, 1973. Plate 10120.
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Editor Hans-Christian Müller (1935–1993)
Jost Michaels (1922–2004)
Emil Seiler (1906–1998), viola part*
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Wiener Urtext Edition, 1973. Plate UT 50016.
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Editor Hans Gál (1890-1987)
Publisher. Info. Sämtliche Werke, Band 10: Klavier-Duos (pp.179-202)
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1926-27. Plate J.B. 42.
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Misc. Notes Comparative edition of the 3 original versions from Simrock 1895 edition.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos (Laurischkus)

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Arranger Max Laurischkus (1876–1929)
Publisher. Info. 2 Sonaten für Klarinette und Klavier von Johannes Brahms, No.2
Berlin: N. Simrock, No. 502, 1920. Plate 14024.
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For Violin and Piano

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Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plate 10433.
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For Viola and Piano (Bonds)

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For Cello and Piano (Stephez12)

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For Cello and Piano (Vautier-Lyon)

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Arranger Th. Vautier-Lyon
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1914. Plate 13426.
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For Piano 4 Hands (Klengel)

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Arranger Paul Klengel (1854–1935)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plate 10483.
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General Information

Work Title Clarinet Sonata No.2
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Sonates pour clarinette et piano; Clarinet Sonatas; クラリネットソナタ (ブラームス); Sonatas para clarinete (Brahms); Sonates per a clarinet; Сонаты для кларнета и фортепиано; Klarinettensonaten; סונטות לקלרינט של יוהנס ברהמס; Sonate per clarinetto; Sonatas para clarinete
Name Aliases Sonates pour clarinette et piano de brahms; Sonates pour clarinette et piano de Brahms; クラリネットソナタ第1番 (ブラームス); クラリネットソナタ第2番 (ブラームス); ヴィオラソナタ (ブラームス)
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176605182; LCCN: n81048123
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.120 No.2
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJB 16
Key E-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
  1. Allegro amabile
  2. Allegro appassionato
  3. Andante con moto — Allegro
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1894
First Performance. 1895-01-08 in Vienna, Saal Bösendorfer
Richard Mühlfeld (clarinet), Johannes Brahms (piano)
First Publication. 1895 (June) - Berlin: N. Simrock
Dedication Richard Mühlfeld (1856–1907)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 21 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation clarinet, piano
External Links Wikipedia article
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Extra Information version history
  • Composed for clarinet and piano, 1894
  • Arranged by Brahms for viola and piano, 1895
  • Arranged by Brahms for violin and piano, 1895
  • Arranged by Paul Klengel for piano 4 hands, 1895

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