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Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms: The Romantic Classicist

Introduction to Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a German composer, pianist, and conductor whose music masterfully combined the structure of Classical traditions with the emotional depth of the Romantic era. Regarded as one of the “Three Bs” of classical music alongside Bach and Beethoven, Brahms was a meticulous composer whose works reflect both technical precision and profound expressiveness. His symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and piano compositions remain staples of the concert repertoire, admired for their craftsmanship and deep emotional resonance.

Brahms’ Most Celebrated Works

Orchestral Masterpieces

Brahms’ symphonies and concertos are renowned for their power, lyricism, and structural brilliance:

  • Symphony No. 1 in C minor (1876) – A dramatic and triumphant work often compared to Beethoven’s symphonies.
  • Symphony No. 4 in E minor (1885) – A deeply moving and intellectually rich symphony featuring a passacaglia finale.
  • Violin Concerto in D major (1878) – A virtuosic yet lyrical showcase for the violin, composed for Joseph Joachim.
  • Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major (1881) – A grand and technically demanding concerto with a beautifully lyrical slow movement.

Chamber Music and Piano Works

Brahms was a master of intimate and deeply expressive chamber music:

  • Piano Quintet in F minor (1864) – A powerful and passionate chamber work.
  • Clarinet Quintet in B minor (1891) – A late masterpiece filled with warmth and nostalgia.
  • Intermezzi for Piano (1892–1893) – Some of the most introspective and poetic piano miniatures ever written.

Vocal and Choral Works

Brahms’ vocal compositions are among the most revered in classical music:

  • Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) (1868) – A deeply spiritual choral masterpiece that offers comfort rather than judgment.
  • Liebeslieder Waltzes (1869, 1875) – Light and charming vocal quartets with piano accompaniment.

Brahms’ Enduring Legacy

Brahms was both a traditionalist and an innovator, preserving the structural integrity of Classical forms while infusing them with the expressive depth of Romanticism. His works influenced composers such as Mahler, Schoenberg, and Elgar, and he remains one of the most revered figures in Western classical music.

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  • Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 - Sir Charles Mackerras, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 1997 / CD-80465 Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 - Sir Charles Mackerras, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 1997 / CD-80465
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    Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 - Sir Charles Mackerras, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 1997 / CD-80465 UPC 089408046520   Maestro Herbert Blomstedt and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig close their acclaimed PENTATONE Brahms cycle...
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    Brahms: String Quintets - Takács Quartet, Lawrence Power / Hyperion Audio CD / CDA67900 UPC 034571179001   Johannes Brahms' String Quintet No. 1 in F major, Op. 88, was composed in 1882 in the spa...
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  • Edwin Fischer - Mozart; Beethoven; Schumann; Brahms - Schneiderhan, Mainardi, Wiener Philharmoniker / Live Recordings 1946-54 / Orfeo 4x Audio CD, Box Set, Mono 2010 / C 823 104 L Edwin Fischer - Mozart; Beethoven; Schumann; Brahms - Schneiderhan, Mainardi, Wiener Philharmoniker / Live Recordings 1946-54 / Orfeo 4x Audio CD, Box Set, Mono 2010 / C 823 104 L
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  • Brahms: The String Quarters - Piano Quintet Op. 34 / Cuarteto Casals, Claudio Martinez Mehner (piano) / Harmonia Mundi 2x Audio CD 2008 / HMI 987074.75 Brahms: The String Quarters - Piano Quintet Op. 34 / Cuarteto Casals, Claudio Martinez Mehner (piano) / Harmonia Mundi 2x Audio CD 2008 / HMI 987074.75
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    Brahms: The String Quarters - Piano Quintet Op. 34 / Cuarteto Casals, Claudio Martinez Mehner (piano) / Harmonia Mundi 2x Audio CD 2008 / HMI 987074.75 UPC 8427592001123   The Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34, by Johannes...
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  • Classic Archive: Yehudi Menuhin / Mendelson, Brahms, Sarasate, Bazzini / Recorded at the Charlie Chaplin Studios, Hollywood, 1947 / Produced and Directed by Bernd Bauer / DVD (880242546197) Classic Archive: Yehudi Menuhin / Mendelson, Brahms, Sarasate, Bazzini / Recorded at the Charlie Chaplin Studios, Hollywood, 1947 / Produced and Directed by Bernd Bauer / DVD (880242546197)
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    Classic Archive: Yehudi Menuhin / Mendelson, Brahms, Sarasate, Bazzini

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  • Brahms Piano Concertos 1 & 2 Daniel Barenboim piano Munchner Philarmoniker Conductor Sergiu Celibidache Recorde live at Stadthalle Erlangen, 1991 & Gasteig (Philarmonie, Munchen), 1991 DVD (880242666888) Brahms Piano Concertos 1 & 2 Daniel Barenboim piano Munchner Philarmoniker Conductor Sergiu Celibidache Recorde live at Stadthalle Erlangen, 1991 & Gasteig (Philarmonie, Munchen), 1991 DVD (880242666888)
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    Brahms: Piano Concertos 1 & 2 / Daniel Barenboim piano / Munchner Philarmoniker / Conductor: Sergiu Celibidache / Recorde live at Stadthalle Erlangen, 1991 & Gasteig (Philarmonie, Munchen), 1991 / DVD   Format: NTSC Run time: 111...
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  • Berliner Philharmoniker - Karajan Memorial Concert Johannes Brahms Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4 Directed by Robert Englander Bounus Film Bernstein in Tanglewood DVD (880242721389) Berliner Philharmoniker - Karajan Memorial Concert Johannes Brahms Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4 Directed by Robert Englander Bounus Film Bernstein in Tanglewood DVD (880242721389)
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  • Berliner Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado / Gil Shaham: Brahms/Dvorak / Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" / Bonus Film: A Portrait of Palermo / DVD (880242519580) Berliner Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado / Gil Shaham: Brahms/Dvorak / Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" / Bonus Film: A Portrait of Palermo / DVD (880242519580)
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  • Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Piano Quartet No. 1 / Contributors: Daniel Barenboim, Johannes Brahms, Simon Rattle / Berlin Philhamonic Orchestra / Orchestration: Arnold Schoenberg / DVD (880242201089) Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Piano Quartet No. 1 / Contributors: Daniel Barenboim, Johannes Brahms, Simon Rattle / Berlin Philhamonic Orchestra / Orchestration: Arnold Schoenberg / DVD (880242201089)
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  • Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 In D Minor Op.15 - Sándor Falvai, Hungarian State Orchestra, Antal Jancsovics / Hungaroton LP Mono / LPX 11 568 Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 In D Minor Op.15 - Sándor Falvai, Hungarian State Orchestra, Antal Jancsovics / Hungaroton LP Mono / LPX 11 568
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  • Atilla Aldemir, Itamar Golan - Viola Sonatas: Brahms, Franck, Ada - Ninni / musica hon Audio CD 2015 / M56973 Atilla Aldemir, Itamar Golan - Viola Sonatas: Brahms, Franck, Ada - Ninni / musica hon Audio CD 2015 / M56973
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