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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 - Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 / Maurizio Pollini, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD 2014 / 479 2384 Brahms - Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 / Maurizio Pollini, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD 2014 / 479 2384
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  • Brahms - String Quartet Op. 51 No. 2, Piano Quintet Op. 34 / Takács Quartet, Stephen Hough / Hyperion Audio CD 2007 / CDA67551 Brahms - String Quartet Op. 51 No. 2, Piano Quintet Op. 34 / Takács Quartet, Stephen Hough / Hyperion Audio CD 2007 / CDA67551
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    Brahms - String Quartet Op. 51 No. 2, Piano Quintet Op. 34 / Takács Quartet, Stephen Hough / Hyperion Audio CD 2007 / CDA67551 UPC 034571175515   Johannes Brahms's String Quartet No. 1 in C minor and String Quartet No. 2 in A minor were...
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  • Grigory Sokolov - Brahms - Ballades Op. 10, Sonata No.3 Op. 5 / Paris 10 novembre 1992, 20 octobre 1993 / Opus 111 Audio CD 2003 / OP 30366 Grigory Sokolov - Brahms - Ballades Op. 10, Sonata No.3 Op. 5 / Paris 10 novembre 1992, 20 octobre 1993 / Opus 111 Audio CD 2003 / OP 30366
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  • Johannes Brahms - Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 77 / Dénes Kovács (violin), Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Conducted by Miklós Erdélyi / Hungaroton LP / LPX 11467 Johannes Brahms - Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 77 / Dénes Kovács (violin), Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Conducted by Miklós Erdélyi / Hungaroton LP / LPX 11467
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  • Brahms - Symphony No. 4 In E Minor OPUS 98 / Sir John Barbirolli, The Halle Orchestra / Marble Arch Collector Series / Marble Arch LP Stereo / MALS 920 Brahms - Symphony No. 4 In E Minor OPUS 98 / Sir John Barbirolli, The Halle Orchestra / Marble Arch Collector Series / Marble Arch LP Stereo / MALS 920
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  • J. Brahms – Concerto No.2 For Piano And Orchestra B-Flat Major, Op.83 / Emil Gilels / The Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Conduced by F. Reiner / Мелодия LP / С 0517-18 J. Brahms – Concerto No.2 For Piano And Orchestra B-Flat Major, Op.83 / Emil Gilels / The Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Conduced by F. Reiner / Мелодия LP / С 0517-18
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    J. Brahms – Concerto No.2 For Piano And Orchestra B-Flat Major, Op.83 / Emil Gilels / The Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Conduced by F. Reiner / Мелодия LP С 0517-18   The Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ major, Op. 83, by Johannes Brahms...
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  • Brahms - Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-dur op. 90, Akademische Festouvertüre op. 80 / Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra / EMI Electrola LP 1961 Stereo / 1C 053-00 473 Brahms - Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-dur op. 90, Akademische Festouvertüre op. 80 / Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra / EMI Electrola LP 1961 Stereo / 1C 053-00 473
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  • Brahms - Symphony No. 4 In E Minor / The Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer / His Master's Voice LP Stereo / ASD 2708 Brahms - Symphony No. 4 In E Minor / The Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer / His Master's Voice LP Stereo / ASD 2708
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  • Stokowski - Brahms: Symphonie No. 2; Tragic Overture / National Philharmonic Orchestra / CBS Masterworks LP 1978 / 76667 Stokowski - Brahms: Symphonie No. 2; Tragic Overture / National Philharmonic Orchestra / CBS Masterworks LP 1978 / 76667
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    Stokowski - Brahms: Symphonie No. 2; Tragic Overture / National Philharmonic Orchestra / CBS Masterworks LP 1978  76667   Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73, was composed by Johannes Brahms in the summer of 1877, during a visit to...
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  • Johannes Brahms - Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 1 D-moll Op. 15 / Claudio Arrau (klavier), Philharmonia Orchester London, Carlo Maria Giulini / ETERNA LP 1970 Stereo / 8 25 514 Johannes Brahms - Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 1 D-moll Op. 15 / Claudio Arrau (klavier), Philharmonia Orchester London, Carlo Maria Giulini / ETERNA LP 1970 Stereo / 8 25 514
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    Johannes Brahms - Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 1 D-moll Op. 15 / Claudio Arrau (klavier), Philharmonia Orchester London, Carlo Maria Giulini / ETERNA LP 1970 Stereo 8 25 514   The Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15,...
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  • Brahms: Pianoconcert Nr. 1 / Clifford Curzon, London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell / De Klassieken 26 / Decca LP Stereo / 6599 526 Brahms: Pianoconcert Nr. 1 / Clifford Curzon, London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell / De Klassieken 26 / Decca LP Stereo / 6599 526
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    Brahms: Pianoconcert Nr. 1 / Clifford Curzon, London Symphony Orchestra, George Szell / De Klassieken 26 / Decca LP Stereo 6599 526   The Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15, is a work for piano and orchestra completed by Johannes...
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  • Brahms – Serenade No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11 / London Symphony Orchestra, Istvan Kertesz / Decca Jubilee Series / Decca LP 1980 Stereo / JB 86 Brahms – Serenade No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11 / London Symphony Orchestra, Istvan Kertesz / Decca Jubilee Series / Decca LP 1980 Stereo / JB 86
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    Brahms – Serenade No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11 / London Symphony Orchestra, Istvan Kertesz / Decca Jubilee Series / Decca LP 1980 Stereo JB 86   The two Serenades, Op. 11 and 16, represent early efforts by Johannes Brahms to write...
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