Symphony No.1 In C Minor Op.68 by Johannes Brahms

Symphony No.1 In C Minor Op.68 by Johannes Brahms

Faced with the daunting legacy of Beethoven's symphonic works, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) took twenty years to shape his first symphony -- a masterpiece that premiered in 1876 to great critical acclaim.
The expansive Symphony No. 1 in C Minor perfectly displays Brahms's ability to organize a variety of moods into a coherent whole. The dramatic tension and somber coloring of the first movement are balanced by two central movements of charming lyrical relief; and the finale, with its grand main theme and famous horn solo (inspired by a shepherd's horn call), is considered one of the great movements in the orchestral literature.
The symphony is published here in full score, with bar-numbered movements. Ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality, convenient sized volume will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike.

Johannes Brahms (1833-97), a famous musician of the Romantic era and a skilled pianist who premiered many of his own works, was born in Germany. He composed for piano, chamber groups, symphony orchestra, solo voice, and chorus, among other instruments.