Johannes Brahms (May 7, 1833 – April 3, 1897) was a German composer of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg, he eventually settled in Vienna, Austria.
Johann Jakob gave his son his first musical training. He studied piano from the age of seven with Otto Friedrich Willibald Cossel. Brahms showed early promise (his younger brother Fritz also became a pianist) and helped to supplement the rather meager family income by playing the piano in restaurants and theaters, as well as by teaching. It is a long-told tale that Brahms was forced in his early teens to play the piano in bars that doubled as brothels; recently Brahms scholar Kurt Hoffman has suggested that this legend is false.[citation needed] Since Brahms himself clearly originated the story, however, some have questioned Hoffman's theory.[citation needed]
For a time, Brahms also learned the cello, although his progress was cut short when his teacher absconded with Brahms's instrument. After his early piano...
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Track listing: Sonata in F minor, Op. 5: Allegro maestosoSonata in F minor, Op. 5: Andante expressivoSonata in F minor, Op. 5: Scherzo: Allegro energicoSonata in F minor, Op. 5: Intermezzo: Andante moltoSonata in F minor, Op. 5: Finale: Allegro moderato ma rubatoIntermezzo No. 7 in A minor, Op. 76Capriccio No. 2 in B minor, Op. 76Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minorHungarian Dance No. 3 in F majorHungarian Dance No. 2 in D minorHungarian Dance No. 7 in F majorHungarian Dance No. 6 in D-flat major
Track listing: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppo (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra feat. conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt)Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionato (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra feat. conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt)Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: III. Andante (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra feat. conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt)Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto grazioso (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra feat. conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt)Rhapsody in B minor, Op. 79 No. 1: AgitatoRhapsody in G minor, Op. 79 No. 2: Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro
Track listing: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragenEin deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie GrasEin deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch michEin deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine WohnungenEin deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun TraurigkeitEin deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hier keine bleibende StattEin deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VII. Selig sind die Toten
Track listing: Symphony No.1 in C min Op.68: Un poco sostenuto - AllegroSymphony No.1 in C min Op.68: Andante sostenutoSymphony No.1 in C min Op.68: Un poco Allegretto e graziosoSymphony No.1 in C min Op.68: Adagio - Piu Andante - Allegro non troppo, ma con brioSymphony No.3 in F maj Op.90: Allegro con brioSymphony No.3 in F maj Op.90: AndanteSymphony No.3 in F maj Op.90: Poco AllegrettoSymphony No.3 in F maj Op.90: Allegro
Track listing: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppoSymphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Allegro non troppo - L'istesso tempo, ma graziosoSymphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegro graziosoSymphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spiritoSymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppoSymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderatoSymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro giocoso - Poco meno presto - Tempo ISymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato - Piu Allegro
Track listing: Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragenEin Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie GrasEin Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch michEin Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine WohnungenEin Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun TraurigkeitEin Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende StattEin Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VII. Selig sind die Toten
Track listing: Konzert für Violine, Violoncello und Orchester A-moll, Op. 102: I. AllegroKonzert für Violine, Violoncello und Orchester A-moll, Op. 102: II. AndanteKonzert für Violine, Violoncello und Orchester A-moll, Op. 102: III. Vivace non troppoTrio für Klavier, Violine, und Horn Es-dur, Op. 40: I. Andante - Poco piu animatoTrio für Klavier, Violine, und Horn Es-dur, Op. 40: II. Scherzo, Allegro - Molto meno allegroTrio für Klavier, Violine, und Horn Es-dur, Op. 40: III. Adagio mestoTrio für Klavier, Violine, und Horn Es-dur, Op. 40: IV. Finale. Allegro con brio
Track listing: Selig sind, die da Leid tragenDenn alles Fleisch, es ist wie GrasHerr, lehre doch mich, daß ein Ende mit mir haben mußWie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, Herr ZebaothIhr habt nur TraurigkeitDenn wir haben hier keine bleibende StattSelig sind die Toten, die in dem Herren sterben
Track listing: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56aSymphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: Allegro con brioPiano Concerto No. 2, Op. 83: Allegretto graziosoSymphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 73: Allegro con spiritoHungarian Dances: No. 1 in G minorHungarian Dances: No. 2 in D minorHungarian Dances: No. 3 in F majorHungarian Dances: No. 4 in F sharp minorHungarian Dances: No. 5 in G minorHungarian Dances: No. 6 in D majorHungarian Dances: No. 7 in A majorHungarian Dances: No. 8 in A minorHungarian Dances: No. 9 in E minorHungarian Dances: No. 10 in F major
Track listing: "Academic Festival" Overture, Op. 80Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: Allegro energico e passionatoViolin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceSymphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: Allegretto grazioso"Tragic" Overture, Op. 81Hungarian Dances: No. 11 in C MajorHungarian Dances: No. 12 in D MinorHungarian Dances: No. 13 in D MajorHungarian Dances: No. 14 in D MinorHungarian Dances: No. 15 in B Flat MajorHungarian Dances: No. 16 in F MinorHungarian Dances: No. 17 in F Sharp MinorHungarian Dances: No. 18 in D MajorHungarian Dances: No. 19 in B MajorHungarian Dances: No. 20 in E MinorHungarian Dances: No. 21 in E Minor
Track listing: Symphony No. 3 in F Op. 90: I. Allegro con brioSymphony No. 3 in F Op. 90: II. AndanteSymphony No. 3 in F Op. 90: III. Poco allegrettoSymphony No. 3 in F Op. 90: IV. AllegroSymphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppoSymphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: II. Andante moderatoSymphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: III. Allegro giocosoSymphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato
Track listing: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor Op. 15: I. Maestoso. Pocu piu moderatoConcerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor Op. 15: II. AdagioConcerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro non troppoAlto Rhapsody Op. 53
Track listing: Ein deutsche requiem, Op. 45: I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen (Westminster Choir & New York Philharmonic feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)Ein deutsche requiem, Op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras (Westminster Choir & New York Philharmonic feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)Ein deutsche requiem, Op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch mich (Westminster Choir & New York Philharmonic feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)Ein deutsche requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (Westminster Choir & New York Philharmonic feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)Ein deutsche requiem, Op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit (Westminster Choir & New York Philharmonic feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)Ein deutsche requiem, Op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt (Westminster Choir & New York Philharmonic feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)Ein deutsche requiem, Op. 45: VII. Selig sind die Toten (Westminster Choir & New York Philharmonic feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)Alto Rhapsodie, Op. 53 (The Occidental College Concert Choir & Columbia Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Bruno Walter)
Track listing: Ungarischer Tanz No. 1 in G minor: Allegro moltoUngarischer Tanz No. 2 in D minor: Allegro non assai. VivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 3 in F major: AllegrettoUngarischer Tanz No. 4 in F-sharp minor: Poco sostenuto. VivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 5 in G minor: Allegro. VivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 6 in D major: VivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 7 in A major: Allegretto. VivoUngarischer Tanz No. 8 in A minor: PrestoUngarischer Tanz No. 9 in E minor: Allegro ma non troppoUngarischer Tanz No. 10 in F major: PrestoUngarischer Tanz No. 11 in C major: Poco andanteUngarischer Tanz No. 12 in D minor: PrestoUngarischer Tanz No. 13 in D major: Andantino grazioso. VivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 14 in D minor: Un poco andanteUngarischer Tanz No. 15 in B major: Allegretto graziosoUngarischer Tanz No. 16 in F minor: Con motoUngarischer Tanz No. 17 in F-sharp minor: Andantino. VivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 18 in D major: Molto vivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 19 in B-flat minor: AllegrettoUngarischer Tanz No. 20 in E minor: Poco allegretto. VivaceUngarischer Tanz No. 21 in E minor: Vivace
Track listing: Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 1: Rede, Mädchen, allzu liebes (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 2: Am Gesteine rauscht die Flut (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 3: O die Frauen (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 4: Wie des Abends schöne Röte (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 5: Die grüne Hopfenranke (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 6: Ein kleiner, hübscher Vogel (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 7: Wohl schön bewandt war es (feat. alto: Martha Hart, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 8: Wenn so lind dein Auge mir (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 9: Am Donaustrande (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 10: O, wie sanft die Quelle (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 11: Nein, es ist nicht auszukommen (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 12: Schlosser auf, und mache Schlösser (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 13: Vöglein durchrauscht die Luft (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 14: Sieh', wie ist die Welle klar (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 15: Nachtigall, sie singt so schön (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 16: Ein dunkeler Schacht ist Liebe (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 17: Nicht wandle, mein Licht (feat. tenor: Karl Dent, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Liebslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 No. 18: Es bebet das Gesträuche (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 1: Vezicht, o Herz, auf Rettung (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 2: Finstere Schatten der Nacht (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 3: An jeder Hand die Finger (feat. soprano: Christine Goerke, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 4: Ihr schwarzen Augen (feat. baritone: Bruce Tamnien, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 5: Wahre, wahre deinen Sohn (feat. alto: Martha Hart, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 6: Rosen steckt mir an die Mutter (feat. soprano: Beth Cram Porter, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 7: Vom Gebirge Well' auf Well' (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 8: Weiche Gräser im Revier (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 9: Nagen am Herzen fühl ich (feat. soprano: Christine Goerke, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 10: Ich kose süss mit der und der (feat. tenor: Karl Dent, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 11: Alles, alles in den Wind (feat. soprano: Christine Goerke, piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 12: Schwarzer Wald (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 13: Nein, Geliebter, setze dich (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 14: Flammenauge, dunkles Haar (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 No. 15: Nun, ihr Musen, genug! (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie, John Wustman)Waldesnacht, Op. 62 No. 3Der Abend, Op. 64 No. 2 (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie)Nächtens, Op. 112 No. 2Abendständchen, Op. 42 No. 1 (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie)O schöne Nacht, Op. 92 No. 1 (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie)Abendlied, Op. 92 No. 3 (feat. piano: Norman Mackenzie)Rote Abendwolken, Op. 103 No. 11 (feat. tenor: Karl Dent, piano: Norman Mackenzie)
Track listing: Hungarian Dance in G minor, WoO 1 No. 1Hungarian Dance in D minor, WoO 1 No. 2Hungarian Dance in F major, WoO 1 No. 3Hungarian Dance in F minor, WoO 1 No. 4Hungarian Dance in F sharp minor, WoO 1 No. 5Hungarian Dance in D flat major, WoO 1 No. 6Hungarian Dance in A major, WoO 1 No. 7Hungarian Dance in A minor, WoO 1 No. 8Hungarian Dance in E minor, WoO 1 No. 9Hungarian Dance in E major, WoO 1 No. 10Hungarian Dance in D minor, WoO 1 No. 11Hungarian Dance in D minor, WoO 1 No. 12Hungarian Dance in D major, WoO 1 No. 13Hungarian Dance in D minor, WoO 1 No. 14Hungarian Dance in B flat major, WoO 1 No. 15Hungarian Dance in F minor, WoO 1 No. 16Hungarian Dance in F sharp minor, WoO 1 No. 17Hungarian Dance in D major, WoO 1 No. 18Hungarian Dance in B minor, WoO 1 No. 19Hungarian Dance in E minor, WoO 1 No. 20Hungarian Dance in E minor, WoO 1 No. 21Waltz in B major, Op. 39 No. 1Waltz in E major, Op. 39 No. 2Waltz in G sharp minor, Op. 39 No. 3Waltz in E minor, Op. 39 No. 4Waltz in E major, Op. 39 No. 5Waltz in C sharp major, Op. 39 No. 6Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 39 No. 7Waltz in B flat major, Op. 39 No. 8Waltz in D minor, Op. 39 No. 9Waltz in G major, Op. 39 No. 10Waltz in B minor, Op. 39 No. 11Waltz in E major, Op. 39 No. 12Waltz in C major, Op. 39 No. 13Waltz in A minor, Op. 39 No. 14Waltz in A major, Op. 39 No. 15Waltz in D minor, Op. 39 No. 16
Track listing: Cello Sonata in E minor, Op.38: 1. Allegro non troppoCello Sonata in E minor, Op.38: 2. Allegretto quasi Menuetto- TrioCello Sonata in E minor, Op.38: 3. AllegroCello Sonata in F major, Op.99: 1. Allegro vivaceCello Sonata in F major, Op.99: 2. Adagio affettuosoCello Sonata in F major, Op.99: 3. Allegro passionato - TrioCello Sonata in F major, Op.99: 4. Allegro moltoViolin (Cello) Sonata in D minor, Op.108: 1. AllegroViolin (Cello) Sonata in D minor, Op.108: 2. AdagioViolin (Cello) Sonata in D minor, Op.108: 3. Un poco presto e con sentimentoViolin (Cello) Sonata in D minor, Op.108: 4. Presto agitato
Track listing: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppoSymphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppoSymphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi Andantino)—Presto ma non assaiSymphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spiritoSymphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brioSymphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: II. AndanteSymphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegrettoSymphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro
Track listing: Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101: I. Allegro energicoPiano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101: II. Presto non assaiPiano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101: III. Andante graziosoPiano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101: IV. Allegro moltoPiano Trio No. 4 in A major, Anh. 4/5: I. ModeratoPiano Trio No. 4 in A major, Anh. 4/5: II. Vivace - TrioPiano Trio No. 4 in A major, Anh. 4/5: III. LentoPiano Trio No. 4 in A major, Anh. 4/5: IV. Presto
Track listing: Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8: I. Allegro con brioPiano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8: II. Scherzo: Allegro molto - Trio: Meno allegroPiano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8: III. AdagioPiano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8: IV. Finale: AllegroPiano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87: I. AllegroPiano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87: II. Tema con variazioni: Andante con motoPiano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87: III. Scherzo: Presto - Trio: Poco meno prestoPiano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87: IV. Finale: Allegro giocoso
Track listing: Allegro non troppoAndante moderatoAllegro giocoso; Poco meno prestoAllegro energico e passionato; Piu allegroAcademic Festival Overture, Op 80Tragic Overture, Op 81
Track listing: Symphony No. 2 in D major Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppoSymphony No. 2 in D major Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppoSymphony No. 2 in D major Op. 73: III. Allegretto graziosoSymphony No. 2 in D major Op. 73: IV. Allegro spiritoSymphony No. 3 in F major Op. 90: I. Allegro con brioSymphony No. 3 in F major Op. 90: II. AndanteSymphony No. 3 in F major Op. 90: III. Poco allegrettoSymphony No. 3 in F major Op. 90: IV. Allegro
Track listing: Symphony No. 1 in C minor Op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto; AllegroSymphony No. 1 in C minor Op. 68: II. Andante sostenutoSymphony No. 1 in C minor Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e graziosoSymphony No. 1 in C minor Op. 68: Adagio; Allegro non troppoVariation on a theme by Haydn Op. 56a
Track listing: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor Op. 25: I. Allegro (Pro Arte String Quartet feat. piano: Artur Rubinstein)Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor Op. 25: II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo (Pro Arte String Quartet feat. piano: Artur Rubinstein)Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor Op. 25: III. Andante con moto (Pro Arte String Quartet feat. piano: Artur Rubinstein)Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor Op. 25: IV. Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto (Pro Arte String Quartet feat. piano: Artur Rubinstein)Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major Op. 26: I. Allegro non troppo (Busch String Quartet feat. piano: Rudolf Serkin)Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major Op. 26: II. Poco adagio (Busch String Quartet feat. piano: Rudolf Serkin)Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major Op. 26: III. Scherzo: Poco allegro (Busch String Quartet feat. piano: Rudolf Serkin)Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major Op. 26: IV. Finale: Allegro (Busch String Quartet feat. piano: Rudolf Serkin)
Track listing: Symphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppoSymphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: II. Andante moderatoSymphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: III. Allegro giocoso; Poco meno prestoSymphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98: Allegro energico e passionato; Piu allegroTragic Overture Op. 81Academic Festival Overture Op. 80
Track listing: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppoSymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderatoSymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro giocoso - Poco meno prestoSymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato - Più allegroAcademic Festival Overture in C minor, Op. 80
Johannes Brahms died in Vienna, Austria
Johannes Brahms was born in Hamburg, Germany
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