Brahms’s reaction – outwardly ... The concerto started to take shape in the terrible weeks of March 1854, after Robert had attempted to drown himself in the River Rhine, and the 21-year ...

Trailblazer Johannes Brahms was fascinated by the bands’ whirling melodies and dramatic rhythms. He introduced this music to a whole new audience when he wrote Gypsy-inspired dances for the ...

Born in Hamburg in Germany, Johannes Brahms quickly became a very talented pianist and would go on to premiere many of his own works at the piano. A complete perfectionist, Brahms burnt lots of ...