Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist. He lived from 1833 to 1897 during the romantic music period. Many people associate him with Bach and Beethoven, considering them the three biggest influences in classical music. Brahms composed for piano, chamber ensembles, symphony orchestra, and voice and chorus. His technique roots from the Baroque and Classical styles. He is known as the master of counterpoint, symphonic, and sonata style, approaching harmony and melody in a new and different way. As Johannes Brahms grew up he developed a profound passion for music that led him to create brilliant pieces.
Brahms was in born Hamburg, Germany. His parents were Johanna Henrika Christiane Nissen and Johann Jakob Brahms. Christina was a seamstress and Jakob was a double bassist in the Hamburg Philharmonic Society. He was seventeen years younger than his wife. They were unable to make the age …show more content…
At the age of seven he had lessons with Otto Friedrich Willibald Cossel. Soon after he was accepted to instruction of piano and theory with Eduard Marxen.
Most of his teenage years were spent reading, learning, and composing music. His family was poor so he had to contribute to their income. He played in dance halls and along the city's docks for money. This jump started his interest and eventually his successful performing career.
Robert Schumann a well known German composer and friend of Johannes. He wrote a famous article calling Johannes a “young egaal”. This helped make Brahms well known in the music world. In 1850 he became the conductor of a professional women's choir. He produced String Sextet in B-flat Major" and "Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor. Then in 1860 he visited Vienna and became principal conductor of the Society of Friends of Music, while at the same time directed the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for three
Brahms was in born Hamburg, Germany. His parents were Johanna Henrika Christiane Nissen and Johann Jakob Brahms. Christina was a seamstress and Jakob was a double bassist in the Hamburg Philharmonic Society. He was seventeen years younger than his wife. They were unable to make the age …show more content…
At the age of seven he had lessons with Otto Friedrich Willibald Cossel. Soon after he was accepted to instruction of piano and theory with Eduard Marxen.
Most of his teenage years were spent reading, learning, and composing music. His family was poor so he had to contribute to their income. He played in dance halls and along the city's docks for money. This jump started his interest and eventually his successful performing career.
Robert Schumann a well known German composer and friend of Johannes. He wrote a famous article calling Johannes a “young egaal”. This helped make Brahms well known in the music world. In 1850 he became the conductor of a professional women's choir. He produced String Sextet in B-flat Major" and "Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor. Then in 1860 he visited Vienna and became principal conductor of the Society of Friends of Music, while at the same time directed the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for three