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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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  • 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

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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 - 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 - Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-dur op. 90, Akademische Festouvertüre op. 80 / Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra / EMI Electrola LP 1961 Stereo  1C 053-00 473   Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90, is a symphony by Johannes Brahms. The work was...
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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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    Brahms - Symphony No. 4 In E Minor / The Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer / His Master's Voice LP Stereo ASD 2708   The Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 by Johannes Brahms is the last of his symphonies. Brahms began working on the piece in...
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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  • Mozart, Brahms: Violin Konzerte / Inspiration / Zimmermann, Berliner Philharmoniker, Sawallisch / Warner Classics Audio CD 2019 Stereo / 0190295453503 Mozart, Brahms: Violin Konzerte / Inspiration / Zimmermann, Berliner Philharmoniker, Sawallisch / Warner Classics Audio CD 2019 Stereo / 0190295453503
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    Mozart, Brahms: Violin Konzerte / Inspiration / Zimmermann, Berliner Philharmoniker, Sawallisch / Warner Classics Audio CD 2019 Stereo / 0190295453503

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    Mozart, Brahms: Violin Konzerte / Inspiration / Zimmermann, Berliner Philharmoniker, Sawallisch / Warner Classics Audio CD 2019 Stereo / 0190295453503 UPC 0190295453503   The Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77, was composed by Johannes...
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  • Brahms – The Symphonies / The Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Bruno Walter / CBS 3x LP / M3P 39631 Brahms – The Symphonies / The Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Bruno Walter / CBS 3x LP / M3P 39631
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    Brahms – The Symphonies / The Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Bruno Walter / CBS 3x LP / M3P 39631

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    Brahms – The Symphonies / The Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Bruno Walter / CBS 3x LP M3P 39631   Johannes Brahms (German: [joˈhanəs ˈbʁaːms]; 7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic...
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  • Classics - J. Brahms - Hungarian Dances, Symphony No. 2 & 3 / LMM 2x Audio CD 2006 / 3521102 Classics - J. Brahms - Hungarian Dances, Symphony No. 2 & 3 / LMM 2x Audio CD 2006 / 3521102
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    Classics - J. Brahms - Hungarian Dances, Symphony No. 2 & 3 / LMM 2x Audio CD 2006 / 3521102

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    Classics - J. Brahms - Hungarian Dances, Symphony No. 2 & 3 / LMM 2x Audio CD 2006 / 3521102 UPC 5399835211022   Label: LMM – 3521102 Format: 2 x CD, Album, Compilation Country: Europe Released: 2006 Genre:...
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  • Christian Ferras ‎– The Complete HMV & Telefunken Recordings / Bach, Bando, Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Bruch, Chausson, Debussy, Enesco, Faure, Franck, Lalo, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel / Warner Classics ‎13x Audio CD Mono, Stereo / 0190295763084 Christian Ferras ‎– The Complete HMV & Telefunken Recordings / Bach, Bando, Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Bruch, Chausson, Debussy, Enesco, Faure, Franck, Lalo, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel / Warner Classics ‎13x Audio CD Mono, Stereo / 0190295763084
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    Christian Ferras ‎– The Complete HMV & Telefunken Recordings / Bach, Bando, Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Bruch, Chausson, Debussy, Enesco, Faure, Franck, Lalo, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel / Warner Classics ‎13x Audio CD Mono, Stereo / 0190295763084

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    Christian Ferras ‎– The Complete HMV & Telefunken Recordings / Bach, Bando, Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Bruch, Chausson, Debussy, Enesco, Faure, Franck, Lalo, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel / Warner Classics ‎13x Audio CD Mono, Stereo UPC...
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  • Great Opera Divas CD 1 / Jessye Norman / Offenbach, Poulenc, Brahms, Berlioz, Ravel / Disky Classics ‎Audio CD 1999 / BX 706242 Great Opera Divas CD 1 / Jessye Norman / Offenbach, Poulenc, Brahms, Berlioz, Ravel / Disky Classics ‎Audio CD 1999 / BX 706242
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    Great Opera Divas CD 1 / Jessye Norman / Offenbach, Poulenc, Brahms, Berlioz, Ravel / Disky Classics ‎Audio CD 1999 / BX 706242

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    Great Opera Divas CD 1 / Jessye Norman / Offenbach, Poulenc, Brahms, Berlioz, Ravel / Disky Classics ‎Audio CD 1999 / BX 706242 UPC 0724357062428   Label: Disky Classics ‎– BX 706242 Format: CD, Compilation Country: Europe...
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