While I don't profess to be a expert Brahms interpreter (I've actually played very little in my life), I really do enjoy some of the simpler piano pieces like this one.  And actually, "simple" is deceiving and a bit untrue!  The inner Scottish melody, the delicate harmonies, and the interweaving voices really make this one a challenge, and an exercise in careful control.

I hope you'll enjoy this first look at this lovely Intermezzo, and perhaps I'll come back to it in a few years with another take on it.  Thanks for listening!

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Intermezzo In E-Flat Major Op. 117 No. 1 - Johannes Brahms

Ian Robertson is a Calgary-based freelance pianist and music director; classically trained but regularly rocks out to great musicals.  Available as a voice coach, piano teacher, accompanist, and music director.