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

This time against the big moments of melody that Brahms assigns violin and cello, LACO’s principal violist, Yura Lee, dramatically revealed how bits of Brahms’ messy soul also found its voice in the viola.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 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

Marschner's performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto is transcendent.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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