Welcome to the course on Johannes Brahms

Things to Do

              Enhance your appreciation of the music of composer Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897).  
      Brahms was one of the giants of German Late Romanticism.  A master of orchestral, vocal, 
      chamber, and solo piano works, over two dozen of his compositions are staples of the modern 
      repertoire.    

              Explore selected movements from his symphonies, concertos, piano sonatas, variations, 

      and piano miniatures, as well as his great piano quintet and various string chamber ensemble 

      works, and the profound vocal work A German Requiem.  

         

              Brahms adhered more than most of his contemporaries to the 18th century composing 
        conventions of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, Brahms, yet his ingenious innovations 
        influenced many 20th century composers.  Learn of these through instructor's talks and 
        by watching videos of renown musicians performing Brahms' music.   Biographical 

        information on Brahms and resources to further explore his music are provided.  

Course Syllabus

             Session 1:  Course Introduction & the Concertos

             Session 2:  Solo Piano (and Organ) Music

             Session 3:  Chamber Music Part I

             Session 4:  Chamber Music Part II, Ein deutsches Requiem, Brahms' Lieder

             Session 5:  Symphonies and other orchestra music\