Johannes Brahms - 2 Intermezzi, Op. 118

[@Bigblackpiano]

Beautiful and dramatic. I love your interpretation❤

[@Minotauris]

Thank you so much! It means a lot coming from you! :)

[@pianothingsmusic]

Very strong interpretation of both intermezzi, big bravo 👏🏻 It’s powerful and lyrical ✨ Subscribed to your channel 👍🏻🎶

[@Minotauris]

Thank you so much for the kind words :) I appreciate it immensely!

[@larrynile8770]

In my teens I discovered Brahms, and discovered a soul mate, particularly in the late piano pieces: the Fantasies and intermezzi. Of these Op118 is the absolute pinnacle, from the grandly heroic #1, to the otherworldly #6 (Those minor thirds sequences!!) So much of Brahms is built on minor/major third sequences. Witness the Fourth Symphony. PS I play Op 117 #2 in recital

[@Frenchie1116]

To quote Alex Ross: 'I find him the most companionable, the most sympathetic of composers. There is enormous sadness in his work, and yet it is a sadness that glows with understanding, that eases gloom by sharing its own. The music seems in a strange way to be listening to you, even as you listen to it. At a time when an uncommonly large number of people are experiencing grief, I recommend Brahms as a counsellor and confidant.'

[@pianowingman]

Wonderful - i sub to your Channel because you Play Beautiful ❤

[@Minotauris]

@@pianowingman Thank you very much for the kind words :) Likewise, I am awaiting your next video upload! You play beauitfully too!

[@lawrencetorrance7051]

Well played. That first one is not easy technically.

[@Minotauris]

@@lawrencetorrance7051 Thank you so much! It definitely was quite challenging for me :)

[@charlottewhyte9804]

hard score to read for a student trying to learn the piece

[@Minotauris]

Thank you for the feedback! :) I wanted to do kind of "night mode" sheet music, but I definitely want it to be easy to see and read as well. I will do better on the next one!