{"product_id":"serenades-nos-1-and-2-in-full-score-paperback","title":"Serenades Nos. 1 and 2 in Full Score - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohannes Brahms\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese two serenades reflect Brahms's interest, during the years 1858 and 1859, in the symphonies of Haydn and Mozart, as well as the latter's exquisite \u003ci\u003edivertimenti\u003c\/i\u003e, scored for small instrumental ensembles. \u003ci\u003eSerenade No. 1 in D major\u003c\/i\u003e was in fact originally composed for nine woodwinds and solo strings, then later rescored for full orchestra. Its six movements -- graceful, melodious, and light-textured -- reflect the elegance of the Mozart model while entertaining us with Brahms's characteristically spacious, flowing themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSerenade No. 2 in A major for Small Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e was a favorite of Brahms -- warm, intimate, and darkly colored because of the unusual absence of violins. Referring to the work as his beautiful opus, the composer often reflected on its delicacy and the severe test of performing its pensive \u003ci\u003eAdagio, \u003c\/i\u003e the third movement of five.\u003cbr\u003eThis attractive, inexpensive edition -- combining both serenades in a single volume -- is sure to appeal to a wide audience of musicians and music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman-born composer Johannes Brahms (1833-97), an important figure of the Romantic era, spent most of his career at the forefront of the Viennese musical scene. A master of counterpoint, he wrote for piano, chamber ensembles, symphony orchestras, and voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 11.19 x 8.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756163432736,"sku":"9780486408545","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f467c6704aecbfdf09d73d862d3d09e7.webp?v=1780075997","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/serenades-nos-1-and-2-in-full-score-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}