By
Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms's Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38, is a poignant and expressive work composed in 1862-65. Reflecting the Romantic era's passion and introspection, the sonata comprises three movements: an energetic Allegro, a contemplative Allegretto quasi Menuetto, and a powerful concluding Allegro. Brahms, a master of structural complexity and melodic richness, crafted this sonata for cello and piano, establishing it as a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire and a testament to his profound musical voice.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Enter your email and we'll send you this PDF for free!
Browse more sheet music →
The scores found in this library each accompany one of the 100s of courses on tonebase, all taught by renowned cellists.
Preview our in-depth lesson on this particular piece and start a 14-day free trial to access all courses and scores.
by:
Laurence Lesser
In this course, legendary cellist and professor Laurence Lesser takes us on a guided tour through the seminal E minor sonata of Brahms. From the singing, sorrowful opening through the waltz-inspired menuetto and the Bach-inspired finale, this course is an inside look at one of the great sonatas for cello with one of the cello world’s living legends.
Access Lesson →The scores found in this library each accompany one of the 100s of courses on tonebase, all taught by renowned cellists.
Preview our in-depth lesson on this particular piece and start a 14-day free trial to access all courses and scores.
Our members rate us at 4.8/5 stars. Here’s how a few of them transformed their cello skills since joining tonebase.
“Instead of scouring the internet for hours for performance tips and tricks, I now have access to a wealth of high-quality content from renowned artists at my fingertips!“
“Sincerely speaking, a few months with tonebase help me solve many issues I have had with my fingers for years if not decades.“
“We [in the community] all give each other wonderful, positive feedback. The teachers also give incredibly detailed ways that we can improve our playing."
"I don't regret for a minute having spent the money on the membership. There's something for every musician on tonebase – I recommend you give it a try."
