When I feel the urge to compose, I begin by appealing directly to my Maker and I first ask Him the three most important questions pertaining to our life here in this world—whence, wherefore, whither.
Johannes Brahms Quotes
Composers in the old days used to keep strictly to the base of the theme, as their real subject. Beethoven varies the melody, harmony and rhythms so beautifully.
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| Birth: | 7th May, 1833 |
| Death: | 3rd April, 1897 |
| Nationality: | German |
| Profession: | Composer, Pianist |
About
Johannes Brahms was born in Hamburg, Germany. He was a German composer and pianist of the Romantic period. He composed for symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, piano, organ, and voice and chorus. A virtuoso pianist, he premiered many of his own works. He worked with some of the leading performers of his time, including the pianist Clara Schumann and the violinist Joseph Joachim. His music is firmly rooted in the structures and compositional techniques of the Classical masters.
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