Brahms

American

[brahmz, brahms] / brɑmz, brɑms /

noun

Johannes 1833–97, German composer.

Brahms British

/ brɑːmz /

noun

Johannes (joˈhanəs). 1833–97, German composer, whose music, though classical in form, exhibits a strong lyrical romanticism. His works include four symphonies, four concertos, chamber music, and A German Requiem (1868)

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Schumann, Brahms and Liszt all “tried their hand at this genre.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Though Beethoven and Brahms weren’t great strengths, there was little Beecham couldn’t do well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

A little Brahms is thrown in presumably because who doesn’t love Brahms?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

During Strauss’ own lifetime the musical world was split between Wagner heralding a music of the future and the supposed stuffiness of traditional Brahms.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

Joey imagines what it would be like to hear Brahms, her favorite.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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