Composer

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Johannes Brahms

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1865

Average_duration

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1:40

Johannes Brahms composed his Waltz for piano, 4 hands in C sharp major, Op. 39/6 in 1865. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year, with Brahms himself playing the second piano part. The Waltz is part of a set of 16 waltzes for piano, 4 hands, which Brahms originally composed for solo piano. He later arranged them for four hands, and they were published in two sets of eight waltzes each. The Op. 39 set was published in 1866, and the Op. 52 set in 1868. The Waltz in C sharp major is the sixth piece in the Op. 39 set. It is a lively and joyful waltz, with a playful and dance-like character. The piece is in triple meter, with a tempo marking of Allegro. The main theme is introduced by the first piano, and is then repeated and developed by the second piano. The waltz features a number of contrasting sections, including a more lyrical and expressive middle section in A major. One of the most distinctive features of the Waltz is its use of syncopation, which gives the piece a lively and rhythmic feel. Brahms also employs a number of other rhythmic devices, such as hemiola and cross-rhythms, which add to the complexity and interest of the piece. Overall, the Waltz for piano, 4 hands in C sharp major, Op. 39/6 is a charming and delightful piece, which showcases Brahms' skill as a composer of dance music. Its lively rhythms, playful character, and inventive use of syncopation make it a popular choice for pianists and audiences alike.

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