BrahmsÂ's Ballades op. 10 form an integral part of the advanced piano literature. This publication represents a valuable addition to the repertoire of BrahmsÂ's piano works in Bärenreiter Urtext editions. The fingering by Brahms specialist Christian Köhn, the clear notation and optimum page turns fulfil the requirements of a practical performing edition. A detailed foreword with information on performance practice, the compositional process, sources and the significance of the work completes the edition.