17
Apr
Biography
- Brahms didn’t work very quickly. He was known to have been a perfectionist, destroying most of his early work because he thought it was not good.
- Brahms was in love with Clara Schumann, composer Robert Schumann’s wife.
- Brahms did not like Wagner’s music. Till this day, people will choose to like one or the other, resulting in arguments.
Famous Works
Listen to Brahms
These pieces made Johannes Brahms famous all around the world. Press a Listen button and hear the music for yourself!
4 Symphonies
2 Piano concertos
1 Violin concerto
Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Academic Festival Overture, Op.80
Hungarian Dances
Symphony Spotlight
Where can you hear Johannes Brahms's music?
The Columbus Symphony brings this music to life on stage. Check out these programs, and maybe you can hear it in person!
2
Oct
October 2-3, 2026: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73
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