An unknown piece by Brahms

An undiscovered piano piece by Brahms (entitled Albumblatt, meaning “sheet music from an album”) has been discovered by Christopher Hogwood at Princeton University. The tune reappears in second movement of Brahms’ Horn Trio, written 12 years later.

Alex Needham, “Brahms piano piece to get its premiere 159 years after its creation”, The Guardian, 13 January 2012.

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