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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: 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 / 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 UPC 743212776720       Label: Arte Nova Classics – 74321 27767 2 Format:...
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  • Johannes Brahms – Ungarische Tänze Nr. 1-21 / Best Of Classics / Pilz Audio CD Stereo / 446972-2 Johannes Brahms – Ungarische Tänze Nr. 1-21 / Best Of Classics / Pilz Audio CD Stereo / 446972-2
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    Johannes Brahms – Ungarische Tänze Nr. 1-21 / Best Of Classics / Pilz Audio CD Stereo / 446972-2 UPC 036244697225   The Hungarian Dances (German: Ungarische Tänze) by Johannes Brahms (WoO 1), are a set of 21 lively dance...
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  • Brahms: Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Variations On A Theme By Haydn / Ivan Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra / Channel Classics Audio CD 2009 Stereo / CCS SA 28309 Brahms: Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Variations On A Theme By Haydn / Ivan Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra / Channel Classics Audio CD 2009 Stereo / CCS SA 28309
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    Brahms: Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Variations On A Theme By Haydn / Ivan Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra / Channel Classics Audio CD 2009 Stereo / CCS SA 28309 UPC 723385283096   The Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68, is a symphony written...
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  • Brahms: Symphonie No. 1 - Tragic Overture / Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Bohm / Belart Audio CD Stereo / 450 107-2 Brahms: Symphonie No. 1 - Tragic Overture / Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Bohm / Belart Audio CD Stereo / 450 107-2
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    Brahms: Symphonie No. 1 - Tragic Overture / Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Bohm / Belart Audio CD Stereo / 450 107-2 UPC 028945010724   The Tragic Overture (German: Tragische Ouvertüre), Op. 81, is a concert overture for orchestra...
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  • Brahms: Ungarische Tänze = Hungarian Dances, 2. Symphonie = Symphony No. 2 / London Festival Orchestra, Dir./Cond.: Julian Armstrong / Masters Classic Audio CD / CLS 4017 Brahms: Ungarische Tänze = Hungarian Dances, 2. Symphonie = Symphony No. 2 / London Festival Orchestra, Dir./Cond.: Julian Armstrong / Masters Classic Audio CD / CLS 4017
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  • Brahms - Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur Op. 83 / Sinfonieorchester Des Sudwestfunks Baden-Baden / Gyorgy Sandor - klavier / Marshall Cavendish Audio CD 1990 Brahms - Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur Op. 83 / Sinfonieorchester Des Sudwestfunks Baden-Baden / Gyorgy Sandor - klavier / Marshall Cavendish Audio CD 1990
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    Brahms - Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur Op. 83 / Sinfonieorchester Des Sudwestfunks Baden-Baden / Gyorgy Sandor - klavier / Marshall Cavendish Audio CD 1990   The Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ major, Op. 83, by Johannes...
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  • Brahms, Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1, String Quartet / Classical Gold Audio CD 1994 / CLG 060 Brahms, Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1, String Quartet / Classical Gold Audio CD 1994 / CLG 060
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    Brahms, Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1, String Quartet / Classical Gold Audio CD 1994 / CLG 060 UPC 8712155019609   The Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15, is a work for piano and orchestra completed by Johannes Brahms in...
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  • Heinz Rögner Conducts The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra / Beethoven: King Stephen, Overture, Op. 117, Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, KV 622, Brahms: Serenade No. 2, Op. 16 / Pilz Audio CD 1990 Stereo / 44 2073-2 Heinz Rögner Conducts The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra / Beethoven: King Stephen, Overture, Op. 117, Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, KV 622, Brahms: Serenade No. 2, Op. 16 / Pilz Audio CD 1990 Stereo / 44 2073-2
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    Heinz Rögner Conducts The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra / Beethoven: King Stephen, Overture, Op. 117, Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, KV 622, Brahms: Serenade No. 2, Op. 16 / Pilz Audio CD 1990 Stereo / 44 2073-2 UPC 036244207325   Heinz...
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  • Carlos Kleiber / Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2. + Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 36 / DVD / Made in the EU (0044007016190) Carlos Kleiber / Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2. + Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 36 / DVD / Made in the EU (0044007016190)
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    Carlos Kleiber / Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2. + Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 36 / DVD / Made in the EU UPC 0044007016190   Carlos Kleiber conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in this performance of works by Brahms and Mozart.   ...
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