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
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.'
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!
