Valses Opus 39

While Brahms' Hungarian Dances bet on a brilliant and fiery virtuosity, his 16 Valses op. 39 are more modest and intimate. Their popularity is not to be outdone, however, in the Dances: who does not know number 15, a sweet lullaby whose melody is one of the most famous finds of Brahms' pen. Its publisher must have sensed the success of this collection, because shortly after the publication of the original version for piano four hands in 1866, he also ordered from the composer a version for piano two hands. We offer the latter in a revised edition, based on the text of the new complete edition of Brahms' works.