Piano Duet (Op. 7, No. 1) and
Piano Solo (Op. 7, No. 2)
A short video: Introducing Fantasia after Brahms
Due to be published by E.V.C. Publications Ltd. in 2020.
Programme Note
While not intended to ‘mimic’ the musical style of Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897), this music intentionally throws an affectionate nod in the direction of the great man.
The piece, (particularly the duet version), is much easier to play than almost any piano music by Brahms and the score includes optional notes shown in small ‘cue size’ (known as “ossia”), to help players with small hands for example, while not holding back more flamboyant and/or ambitious pianists.
The first performance was given in piano duet form, as an overture to a theatrical production at Cheney School, Oxford in 1975. The performers where Chris Banks and Mark Goddard.
Sample pages
Op. 7 Fantasia after Brahms – sample pages
MP3 files
Piano Duet Version (Op. 7, No. 1)
Piano Solo Version (Op. 7, No. 2)
Structural Analysis
Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!