Serenade No.2, Op.16 (Brahms, Johannes)

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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1876]. Plate 6130.
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Scherzo. Vivace (No.2)

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For 2 Pianos 8 hands

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For Piano 4 hands (Brahms)

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General Information

Work Title Serenade No.2 in A major
Alternative. Title
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.16
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 112
Key A major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 movements:
  1. Allegro moderato (372 bars)
  2. Scherzo. Vivace (C major-F major, 158 bars)
  3. Adagio non troppo (A minor, 93 bars)
  4. Quasi menuetto (D major-A major, 124 bars)
  5. Rondo. Allegro (A major, 396 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1858–59, rev.1875
First Performance. 1860-02-10 in Hamburg, Wörmerscher Saal
Philharmonisches Privatkonzert, Johannes Brahms (conductor)
First Publication. 1860 (November), rev.1876 - Bonn: N. Simrock
  • Score, Plate 6129, 65 pages.
  • Parts, Plate 6130, 13 parts.
Dedication Clara Schumann
Average DurationAvg. Duration 32 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail 14 parts
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
2 horns, violas, cellos, double basses
External Links Wikipedia article
KDH Listening Guide
Extra Information Version History
  • Originally written for small orchestra
  • Arranged for piano 4 hands by Brahms
  • Revised in 1875 for a second edition published the following year

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