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Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms. (1833-1897). Brahms’ Life. At 13, studied piano, theory, and composition, and played dance music in cafés Met the Schumanns during his first concert tour Lived with Clara while Robert was in an asylum Remained life long friends with Clara

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Johannes Brahms

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  1. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

  2. Brahms’ Life • At 13, studied piano, theory, and composition, and played dance music in cafés • Met the Schumanns during his first concert tour • Lived with Clara while Robert was in an asylum • Remained life long friends with Clara • Passed over for the conductor’s post of Philharmonic Orchestra in Hamburg

  3. Brahms’ Life • Conducted a Viennese music society and introduced forgotten older works, including those of Handel, Bach, and Mozart • Wrote the Four Serious Songs in 1896 in memory of Clara Schumann • Diagnosed with cancer in 1896 • Died at age 64, less than a month after he heard a performance of his Fourth Symphony

  4. The Output of Brahms • Wrote in all forms except opera • Two piano concertos • One violin concerto • One violin and cello concerto • 200 songs • Ein Deutsches Requiem • Choral Music • Piano pieces

  5. Brahms’ Music • Rooted in Classical forms, but with Romantic harmony, orchestration, and infused with his personal style • Incredibly lyrical • Uses contrasting rhythm patterns, syncopations, and mixed meters • One of his trademarks was “two on three” rhythmic patterns • Favored rich, dark tone colors • Also favored mellow instruments like the viola, clarinet, and French horn

  6. Symphony No. 3 in F Major: 3rd Movement • Lyrical and in a moderate tempo • Reduced the size of the orchestra to create an intimate setting for this movement • Triple meter • Ternary Form • Presents main melody in different octaves and timbres • A section in Minor, B in major key

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