The German composer, pianist, and conductor Johannes Brahms was one of the most significant composers of the 19th C. His works combine the  Romantic period with classical influences. Brahams composed early in life but he gained attention when he went on concert tour as accompanist to violinist Eduard Reményi. Alongside Anton Bruckner, Brahms was perhaps the major practitioner of the symphony during the latter half of the 19th C.; his works paved the way for others such as Mahler and…
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