The first movement of Brahms’s Third Piano Sonata begins with an eruption of sound that soon yields to moments of peace and tenderness, only to surge once again with renewed power. This dynamic interplay between storm and calm is what makes the work so rewarding to both perform and hear. This advanced-intermediate orchestration makes a compelling addition to any concert featuring the music of Brahms.

Instrumentation:

2 flute parts, 2 oboe parts, 2 b flat clarinet parts, 2 bassoon parts, 2 horns in f parts, 2 b flat trumpet parts, 2 trombone parts, 1 tuba part, 1 timpani part, violins 1, violins 2, violas, cellos, double basses.

Rehearsal mp3s for individual parts may be obtained by email compositions@mail.com.