Brahms
noun
Johannes 1833–97, German composer.
Brahmsian
-
a word derived from
Brahms.
Example Sentences
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But it does have a slight Russian accent under Mr. Bychkov’s direction — mainly in the drama milked from the Mahler and from Dvorak’s Brahmsian Seventh.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2018
Garrick Ohlsson then offered the Barber Piano Concerto, his rich, Brahmsian sound bringing quite a different color to the piece than its longtime proponent John Browning did.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2017
“Barry with his big Brahmsian beard in sequins and full regalia is a sight that none of us will be able to forget,” recalled Gershon, chuckling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2016
But Heubner holds his own, bringing an unexpectedly plaintive, almost Brahmsian lyricism to the piece, emphasizing the contrasts between its granitic, chorale-like sections and its brilliant passagework.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 26, 2015
In Britain, Parry’s Brahmsian lead was followed with conspicuous success by Edward Elgar.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
