Brahms, Sonata in D for Cello (IMC)

Warmly lyrical and unmistakably Brahmsian, Johannes Brahms’ Sonata in D Major, Op. 78 offers cellists a beautiful adaptation of his Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78. In its cello version, the music is transposed to D major, allowing its long melodic lines and rich Romantic harmonies to sit naturally within the cello’s resonant register. This International Music Company edition is edited by legendary cellist János Starker and published as IMC No. 2499. The edition contains a 31-page piano score and separate 10-page cello part, providing a practical performance format for advanced students and professional players.

Key Features:

• Composed by Johannes Brahms
• Sonata in D Major, Op. 78
• For cello and piano
• Adapted from the Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78
• Edited by János Starker
• Published by International Music Company
• Catalogue No. IMC 2499
• Includes piano score and separate cello part
• Advanced Romantic chamber repertoire

Musical Benefits:

• Develops a rich and sustained Romantic cello tone
• Refines expressive phrasing and dynamic control
• Strengthens advanced shifting and bow technique
• Develops sensitive musical partnership between cello and piano