The second section of this A min Intermezzo has an ossia, an alternative playing of the treble line. I've been learning the normal line, but the ossia is technically much easier and musically has a more obvious melody line.
My questions are;
Did Brahms have a preference for one or the other, or are they true alternatives (maybe he couldn't make up his mind!)
Which version is more frequently heard in performance?
Thanks, anyone.