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Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) was a distinguished composer, born at Hamburg. He was of great promise from a boy, settled in Vienna, and had no living rival. He approached Beethoven as no other did. He was also distinguished as a great performer.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • A symphony is no joke.
- cited by Donal Henahan, The New York Times, March 17, 1985

James Thomson


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