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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 - Dezső Ránki, Béla Kovács, Bartók Quartet – Piano Quintet In F Major Op. 34  Clarinet Quintet In B Minor Op. 115  Hungaroton CD Audio (5991811159627) Brahms - Dezső Ránki, Béla Kovács, Bartók Quartet – Piano Quintet In F Major Op. 34  Clarinet Quintet In B Minor Op. 115  Hungaroton CD Audio (5991811159627)
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  • Johannes Brahms – Concerto For Piano & Orchestra No. 1  Masters Of The Millennium CD Audio 1999 (8712155050657) Johannes Brahms – Concerto For Piano & Orchestra No. 1  Masters Of The Millennium CD Audio 1999 (8712155050657)
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    Johannes Brahms – Concerto For Piano & Orchestra No. 1 / Masters Of The Millennium CD Audio 1999 UPC 8712155050657 Made in EU   Johannes Brahms (German: [joˈhanəs ˈbʁaːms]; 7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) was a German...
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  • Brahms - Symphony No. 2 - Variations On A Theme By Haydn / Sir Charles Mackerras, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 1997 / CD-80464 Brahms - Symphony No. 2 - Variations On A Theme By Haydn / Sir Charles Mackerras, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 1997 / CD-80464
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    Brahms - Symphony No. 2 - Variations On A Theme By Haydn / Sir Charles Mackerras, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Telarc Audio CD 1997 / CD-80464 UPC 089408046421   Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73, was composed by Johannes Brahms in the...
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  • Platinum 2 - Brahms - Sinfonia n. 1, Sinfonia n. 2 / Philharmonia Polonica, Karl Prisner / Classic Art 2x Audio CD 2000 / CC 200.014 Platinum 2 - Brahms - Sinfonia n. 1, Sinfonia n. 2 / Philharmonia Polonica, Karl Prisner / Classic Art 2x Audio CD 2000 / CC 200.014
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    Platinum 2 - Brahms - Sinfonia n. 1, Sinfonia n. 2 / Philharmonia Polonica, Karl Prisner / Classic Art 2x Audio CD 2000 / CC 200.014 UPC 5030240116624   The Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68, is a symphony written by Johannes Brahms. Brahms spent...
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  • Antonín Dvořák: Aus Der Neuen Welt, Symphony No.9; Johannes Brahms: Ungarische Tanze Nr.1-21=Hungarian Dances No.1-21 / DDD Golden Classics 2x Audio CD 1992 / 176012-2 Antonín Dvořák: Aus Der Neuen Welt, Symphony No.9; Johannes Brahms: Ungarische Tanze Nr.1-21=Hungarian Dances No.1-21 / DDD Golden Classics 2x Audio CD 1992 / 176012-2
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    Antonín Dvořák: Aus Der Neuen Welt, Symphony No.9; Johannes Brahms: Ungarische Tanze Nr.1-21=Hungarian Dances No.1-21 / DDD Golden Classics 2x Audio CD 1992 / 176012-2

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    Antonín Dvořák: Aus Der Neuen Welt, Symphony No.9; Johannes Brahms: Ungarische Tanze Nr.1-21=Hungarian Dances No.1-21 / DDD Golden Classics 2x Audio CD 1992 / 176012-2 UPC 036244763623   Antonín Leopold...
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  • Beethoven, Brahms / Including: Symphony No. 9 In D Minor Op 125 'Choral', Serenade No. 2 In A Major, Op. 16, Violin Concerto In D Major, Op 77 / Gemini Collection 2x Audio CD 1996 / PYCD 613 Beethoven, Brahms / Including: Symphony No. 9 In D Minor Op 125 'Choral', Serenade No. 2 In A Major, Op. 16, Violin Concerto In D Major, Op 77 / Gemini Collection 2x Audio CD 1996 / PYCD 613
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    Beethoven, Brahms / Including: Symphony No. 9 In D Minor Op 125 'Choral', Serenade No. 2 In A Major, Op. 16, Violin Concerto In D Major, Op 77 / Gemini Collection 2x Audio CD 1996 / PYCD 613

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  • Johannes Brahms - The Orchestral Works / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Bachmann / Antes Edition / Bella Musica Edition 4x Audio CD 2002 / BM-CD 16.9001 Johannes Brahms - The Orchestral Works / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Bachmann / Antes Edition / Bella Musica Edition 4x Audio CD 2002 / BM-CD 16.9001
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    Johannes Brahms - The Orchestral Works / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Bachmann / Antes Edition / Bella Musica Edition 4x Audio CD 2002 / BM-CD 16.9001 UPC 4014513020987   Johannes Brahms (German: [joˈhanəs ˈbʁaːms]; 7 May 1833 – 3...
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  • Johannes Brahms - Serenaden Nr. 1 & 2, Ungarische Tanze = Serenades nos. 1 & 2, Hungarian Dances / Dresdner Philharmonie, Heinz Bongartz, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Valcav Neumann / Berlin Classics 2x Audio CD 2005 / 0013592BC Johannes Brahms - Serenaden Nr. 1 & 2, Ungarische Tanze = Serenades nos. 1 & 2, Hungarian Dances / Dresdner Philharmonie, Heinz Bongartz, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Valcav Neumann / Berlin Classics 2x Audio CD 2005 / 0013592BC
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    Johannes Brahms - Serenaden Nr. 1 & 2, Ungarische Tanze = Serenades nos. 1 & 2, Hungarian Dances / Dresdner Philharmonie, Heinz Bongartz, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Valcav Neumann / Berlin Classics 2x Audio CD 2005 / 0013592BC UPC...
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  • Jenő Hubay - Works for Violin and Piano Vol. 4 / Dix Pieces Caracteristiques Op. 79, Perpetuum Mobile Op. 88, Brahms-Hubay: Hungarian Dances Nos 1-10 / Ferenc Szecsodi (violin) / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2001 Stereo / HCD 31970 Jenő Hubay - Works for Violin and Piano Vol. 4 / Dix Pieces Caracteristiques Op. 79, Perpetuum Mobile Op. 88, Brahms-Hubay: Hungarian Dances Nos 1-10 / Ferenc Szecsodi (violin) / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2001 Stereo / HCD 31970
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  • Brahms - The Piano Trios - Trio Fontenay / Teldec 2x Audio CD 1992 / 9031-76036-2 Brahms - The Piano Trios - Trio Fontenay / Teldec 2x Audio CD 1992 / 9031-76036-2
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    Brahms - The Piano Trios - Trio Fontenay / Teldec 2x Audio CD 1992 / 9031-76036-2 UPC 090317603629   The Trio Fontenay was a German classical music piano trio which performed worldwide and recorded much of the significant piano trio repertoire...
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  • Kathleen Ferrier - Chausson, Brahms, British Songs / Decca Audio CD 1992 / 433 472-2 Kathleen Ferrier - Chausson, Brahms, British Songs / Decca Audio CD 1992 / 433 472-2
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    Kathleen Ferrier - Chausson, Brahms, British Songs / Decca Audio CD 1992 / 433 472-2 UPC 028943347228   Kathleen Mary Ferrier, CBE (22 April 1912 – 8 October 1953) was an English contralto singer who achieved an international...
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  • Johannes Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem / Lucia Popp, Wolfgang Brendel, Czech Philharmonic, Giuseppe Sinopoli / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD / 469 658-2 Johannes Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem / Lucia Popp, Wolfgang Brendel, Czech Philharmonic, Giuseppe Sinopoli / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD / 469 658-2
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    Johannes Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem / Lucia Popp, Wolfgang Brendel, Czech Philharmonic, Giuseppe Sinopoli / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD / 469 658-2

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