G. Henle Verlag String Sextet no. 2 in G major op. 36 - Brahms/Eich - String Sextet - Parts Set

Composer: Johannes Brahms
Editor: Katrin Eich
Format: Parts Set, Urtext Edition
Instrumentation: String Sextet (2 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Cellos)

Brahms's First String Sextet became very popular after its publication in 1861, yet his publisher Simrock still hesitated when the composer offered him a second such work in 1865, "in the same cheerful mood". So Brahms made overtures to other publishers, and then Simrock finally agreed to take it on. The critics were initially rather skeptical towards this Sextet op. 36, but Brahms's friends thoroughly approved of it. Clara Schumann praised its accomplished motivic work, while others enthused about its magical sound colours. This practical edition by Katrin Eich, based on the Brahms Complete Edition, now offers performers the opportunity to form their own opinion, whether in performance or by perusing Henle's study edition. The parts include player-friendly cue notes and have excellent page-turns.