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Listening Activity
Intermezzo in A, op. 118, #2 -Johannes Brahms
Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms, & Robert Schumann
The Intermezzo in A, op. 118, #2 is well-known by pianists as one of Johannes Brahms' gems of piano compositions. Brahms wrote this piece, along with 5 other piano pieces written between 1892-93, after friend and concert pianist Clara Schumann urged him to do so.
Listen to a recording of the piece played by Judith Jauregui. Listen for emotions and a story line of the A, B, and A' ("A prime") sections.
Now tap/click on this link to fill out a form about what you hear and see.
Bad Ischl, Germany
Brahms' preferred place to get away and compose. It's also where he composed the Intermezzos.
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