Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann remained close friends even after her husband's death in 1856 and these piano pieces, completed in 1893, are dedicated to her.
Denes Varjon Photo: Supplied
Clara Schumann was a trusted friend, confidante, musical advisor and the object of Brahms' love and affection.
The set of Intermezzi were the second-to-last work by Brahms to be published in his lifetime.
Recorded 1 February 2019, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson by RNZ Concert.
Engineer: Graham Kennedy
