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.
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If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.
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Birth: | 7th May, 1833 |
Death: | 3rd April, 1897 |
Nationality: | German |
Profession: | Composer, Pianist |
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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