Brahms was an accomplished pianist, whose output for the piano spanned his entire life. In addition to his solo works he made four-hand piano arrangements of many of his orchestral, chamber and vocal scores, to give them greater accessibility. The great Second Piano Quartet, the gentlest and most expansive of the three, is notable for its lovely slow movement and Bach-inspired large-scale scherzo. In contrast, the delicate and playful Waltzes are delightful miniatures with occasional hints of Magyar rhythms.