Johannes Brahms (/ brɑːmz /; German: [joˈhanəs ˈbʁaːms] ⓘ; 7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) was a German composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the mid- Romantic period. His music is noted …

Mar 30, 2026 · Johannes Brahms, German composer and pianist of the Romantic period, who wrote symphonies, concerti, chamber music, piano works, choral compositions, and more than 200 songs. …

May 17, 2023 · Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer of Romantic music best known for his symphonies, songs, and orchestral, chamber, and piano music. A great student...

Jun 2, 2025 · Brahms’s music is defined by its blend of Classical form and Romantic expressivity—a fusion evident in his four symphonies, monumental piano works, and deeply personal chamber music.

Johannes Brahms was the leading German composer in the traditional forms of instrumental, symphonic, choral, and vocal music in the second half of the 19th century.

Brahms was an ultimate musical craftsman and ruthlessly self-critical, and the relatively high opus number of his symphony – 68 – is an indication of how seriously he took the daunting prospect of …

His works combine the warm feeling of the Romantic period with the control of classical influences such as Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) and Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827). Johannes …

Oct 6, 2023 · Brahms was known for his obsessive perfectionism and relentless high standards, and his first symphony was no exception. He reported that its composition took 21 years from start to finish.

This site was founded by Mary I. Ingraham. Since 2015 it has been managed and updated by Thomas Quigley (Brahms Bibliographer, Vancouver, Canada). Thank you, Mary, for all your work on behalf of …

Brahms was a master of nearly every type of classical music. He wrote four great symphonies, chamber music, and he composed particularly fine music for piano. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a …