String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18 is currently unavailable

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Chamber Ensemble String Sextet (2 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Violoncellos) SKU: HL.51481082 Parts. Composed by Johannes Brahms. Edited by Katrin Eich. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 11 pages. G. Henle #HN1082. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481082). ISBN 9790201810829. UPC: 888680907808. 9.0x12.0x0.292 inches.The Sextet in B-flat major was already judged to be “one of the most beautiful works by this young composer” after its initial performances in early 1861. It was popular with both public and press, and has retained this status to the present day. The publisher Simrock was so impressed by it that he accepted Brahms's suggestion that he should publish a score of it alongside the individual parts - something that was by no means usual at the time. The numerous differences between these two first editions of 1861 continue to present problems to Brahms researchers today. Brahms specialist Katrin Eich has already taken on the task of editing the work for the Brahms Complete Edition, and this new Urtext edition provides the best possible musical text for performance. Naturally, it is available in both score and parts. About Henle UrtextWhat I can expect from Henle Urtext editions: error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work  Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions  most beautiful music engraving  page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them  excellent print quality and binding  largest Urtext catalogue world-wide  longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions)