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 prime sections.

 

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