Brahms Intermezzo Op 116-2

[presto agitato]

Hello

What do you think about this piece?
I would like to know your tips and suggestions in order to play it the best I can.

Thanks

[prongated]

It's my favourite set of the late 4, and for me, very difficult music to master. For no. 2, I suggest una corda only where it's marked pp, and none at all in the glittering middle section. I would try to keep the rhythm as straight forward as possible (i.e. no rubato) except the middle section which can ebb and flow as phrases dictate.

On a side note, am I the only one that finds this piece remarkably similar in mood to Rachmaninoff's Moment Musicaux no. 3?

[presto agitato]

What about the middle section pedaling?

[prongated]

Make sure each harmony is clear. Use your ear to judge carefully whether the next chord needs a new pedal to clear the previous. In general though, in this section I pretty much pedal just about every beat.

One more note regarding rhythm: it's generally not a good idea to rush ahead in Brahms.