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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 - Piano Trios Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Piano Quartets Nos. 1, 2 & 3 - Isaac Stern, Jaime Laredo, Eugene Istomin, Emanuel Ax, Leonard Rose, Yo-Yo Ma / Isaac Stern A Life In Music / Sony Classical 3x Audio CD 1995 / SM3K 64 520 Brahms - Piano Trios Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Piano Quartets Nos. 1, 2 & 3 - Isaac Stern, Jaime Laredo, Eugene Istomin, Emanuel Ax, Leonard Rose, Yo-Yo Ma / Isaac Stern A Life In Music / Sony Classical 3x Audio CD 1995 / SM3K 64 520
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    Brahms - Piano Trios Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Piano Quartets Nos. 1, 2 & 3 - Isaac Stern, Jaime Laredo, Eugene Istomin, Emanuel Ax, Leonard Rose, Yo-Yo Ma / Isaac Stern A Life In Music / Sony Classical 3x Audio CD 1995 / SM3K 64 520

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    Brahms - Piano Trios Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Piano Quartets Nos. 1, 2 & 3 - Isaac Stern, Jaime Laredo, Eugene Istomin, Emanuel Ax, Leonard Rose, Yo-Yo Ma / Isaac Stern A Life In Music / Sony Classical 3x Audio CD 1995 / SM3K 64 520 UPC...
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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

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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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  • Pau Calas - Vol. 2 / Bach, Boccherini, Brahms, Camapgnoli, De Falla, Haendel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Popper, Saint-Saens, Schumann / Casals Edition / Sony Classical 5x Audio CD / SM5K 66568 Pau Calas - Vol. 2 / Bach, Boccherini, Brahms, Camapgnoli, De Falla, Haendel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Popper, Saint-Saens, Schumann / Casals Edition / Sony Classical 5x Audio CD / SM5K 66568
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    Pau Calas - Vol. 2 / Bach, Boccherini, Brahms, Camapgnoli, De Falla, Haendel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Popper, Saint-Saens, Schumann / Casals Edition / Sony Classical 5x Audio CD / SM5K 66568

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    Pau Calas - Vol. 2 / Bach, Boccherini, Brahms, Camapgnoli, De Falla, Haendel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Popper, Saint-Saens, Schumann / Casals Edition / Sony Classical 5x Audio CD / SM5K 66568 UPC 5099706656821     Label: Sony...
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  • Bruno Walter The Edition / Beethoven, R. Strauss, J. Strauss, Smetana, Brahms, Mozart, Barber, Dvorak / Sony Classical 10x Audio CD / SX10K 66247 Bruno Walter The Edition / Beethoven, R. Strauss, J. Strauss, Smetana, Brahms, Mozart, Barber, Dvorak / Sony Classical 10x Audio CD / SX10K 66247
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    Bruno Walter The Edition / Beethoven, R. Strauss, J. Strauss, Smetana, Brahms, Mozart, Barber, Dvorak / Sony Classical 10x Audio CD / SX10K 66247 UPC 5099706624721   Bruno Walter (born Bruno Schlesinger, September 15, 1876 – February...
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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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    Johannes Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem / Lucia Popp, Wolfgang Brendel, Czech Philharmonic, Giuseppe Sinopoli / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD / 469 658-2 UPC 028946965825   A German Requiem, to Words of the Holy Scriptures, Op. 45 (German: Ein...
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  • Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel, Tod und Verklarung, Brahms: Hungarian Dances, Dvorak: Slavonic Dances / Wiener Philharmoniker, Fritz Reiner / Legends 1956 / Decca Audio CD 2000 Stereo / 289 467 122-2 Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel, Tod und Verklarung, Brahms: Hungarian Dances, Dvorak: Slavonic Dances / Wiener Philharmoniker, Fritz Reiner / Legends 1956 / Decca Audio CD 2000 Stereo / 289 467 122-2
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    Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel, Tod und Verklarung, Brahms: Hungarian Dances, Dvorak: Slavonic Dances / Wiener Philharmoniker, Fritz Reiner / Legends 1956 / Decca Audio CD 2000 Stereo / 289 467 122-2

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    Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel, Tod und Verklarung, Brahms: Hungarian Dances, Dvorak: Slavonic Dances / Wiener Philharmoniker, Fritz Reiner / Legends 1956 / Decca Audio CD 2000 Stereo / 289 467 122-2 UPC 028946712221   Till Eulenspiegel's...
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  • Dvorak - Cello Concerto, Brahms - Double Concerto / Paul Tortelier, Yehudi Menuhin / London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andre Previn, Paavo Berglund / EMI Classics Audio CD 2003 Stereo / 724357586429 Dvorak - Cello Concerto, Brahms - Double Concerto / Paul Tortelier, Yehudi Menuhin / London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andre Previn, Paavo Berglund / EMI Classics Audio CD 2003 Stereo / 724357586429
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    Dvorak - Cello Concerto, Brahms - Double Concerto / Paul Tortelier, Yehudi Menuhin / London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andre Previn, Paavo Berglund / EMI Classics Audio CD 2003 Stereo / 724357586429

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    Dvorak - Cello Concerto, Brahms - Double Concerto / Paul Tortelier, Yehudi Menuhin / London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andre Previn, Paavo Berglund / EMI Classics Audio CD 2003 Stereo UPC 724357586429    The Cello...
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  • Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 2 / Saint-Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 / Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra / Prism Leisure Corporation Audio CD 1998 / PLD 1240 Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 2 / Saint-Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 / Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra / Prism Leisure Corporation Audio CD 1998 / PLD 1240
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  • Mozart, Brahms: Clarinet Quintets, Baermann (Wagner): Adagio / Kalman Berkes, Gabor Takacs-Nagy, Sandor Nagy, Ryoko Sunagawa, Tibor Benyi / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2003 Stereo / HCD 32170 Mozart, Brahms: Clarinet Quintets, Baermann (Wagner): Adagio / Kalman Berkes, Gabor Takacs-Nagy, Sandor Nagy, Ryoko Sunagawa, Tibor Benyi / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2003 Stereo / HCD 32170
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    Mozart, Brahms: Clarinet Quintets, Baermann (Wagner): Adagio / Kalman Berkes, Gabor Takacs-Nagy, Sandor Nagy, Ryoko Sunagawa, Tibor Benyi / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2003 Stereo / HCD 32170

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    Mozart, Brahms: Clarinet Quintets, Baermann (Wagner): Adagio / Kalman Berkes, Gabor Takacs-Nagy, Sandor Nagy, Ryoko Sunagawa, Tibor Benyi / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2003 Stereo / HCD32170  Kálmán Berkes (clarinet), Gábor...
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  • Brahms: Symphony no. 4, Hungarian Dances 3, 7 & 11 / Budapest Festival Orchestra, Ivan Fischer / Channel Classics Audio CD 2015 / CCS SA 35315 Brahms: Symphony no. 4, Hungarian Dances 3, 7 & 11 / Budapest Festival Orchestra, Ivan Fischer / Channel Classics Audio CD 2015 / CCS SA 35315
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    Brahms: Symphony no. 4, Hungarian Dances 3, 7 & 11

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    Brahms: Symphony no. 4, Hungarian Dances 3, 7 & 11 / Budapest Festival Orchestra, Ivan Fischer / Channel Classics Audio CD 2015 / CCS SA 35315 UPC 723385353157   The Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 by Johannes Brahms is the last of his...
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  • Sonatas For Clarinet And Piano - Johannes Brahms -Ralph Manno (clarinet), Alfredo Perl (piano) / Arte Nova Classics Audio CD 1995 / 74321 27767 2 Sonatas For Clarinet And Piano - Johannes Brahms -Ralph Manno (clarinet), Alfredo Perl (piano) / Arte Nova Classics Audio CD 1995 / 74321 27767 2
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    Sonatas For Clarinet And Piano - Johannes Brahms -Ralph Manno (clarinet), Alfredo Perl (piano) / Arte Nova Classics Audio CD 1995 / 74321 27767 2

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    Sonatas For Clarinet And Piano - Johannes Brahms -Ralph Manno (clarinet), Alfredo Perl (piano) / Arte Nova Classics Audio CD 1995 / 74321 27767 2 UPC 743212776720       Label: Arte Nova Classics – 74321 27767 2 Format:...
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