"Sixteen Waltzes, Op. 39" is a collection of short waltzes written for
the piano by Johannes Brahms in 1865. The pieces were published two
years subsequent to their writing and were dedicated to the music critic
Eduard Hanslick. Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) was a seminal German
composer and pianist. He was incredibly popular and influential during
his lifetime and, Together with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van
Beethoven, is often referred to as one of the "Three Bs". He is widely
considered to be both a traditionalist and an innovator, and wrote for
piano, organ, symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, and for voice and
chorus. Featuring large, clear note heads and wide margins, this edition
is perfect for studying and following the music. Classic Music
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