Brahms, Johannes - Brahms Piano Sonata in F Sharp Minor Op 2 *Carl Fischer THE PASSAGE OF TIME by

THE PASSAGE OF TIME by JONATHAN SLADE

dynamics and tempo together with technical tips

Bass Flute

an element often missing from the usual sonatina)

so this piece is especially suitable as a recital or competition piece

Brahms, Johannes - Brahms Piano Sonata in F Sharp Minor Op 2 *Carl Fischer THE PASSAGE OF TIME byJohannes Brahmss Piano Sonatas opp. 1, 2 and 5 were among the first works that the 20 year old composer published. They were composed in 1852 53, although the Sonata in f sharp minor was apparently the first of the three to be composed, as it was finished by November 1852. This work has a special place in his oeuvre. Besides its passionate atmosphere, his contemporaries discerned it to be serious and dignified in character. Brahms dedicated this