Johannes Brahms was born on May 7, 1833 in Hamburg, Germany. Brahms led an interesting life writing many intricate pieces and souring relationships. His music was driven intense feelings. Brahms was a quiet man who left a huge musical footprint upon the world. Brahms was a leader of classical music even when the world was being evolved by the Romantics. Brahms learned to play the piano early on in life. His parents sent him away for piano lessons under the instruction of F.W. Cossel. After three years of instruction, Cossel sent Brahms to his own teacher, Eduard Marxsen. Earning money to help his family fourteen year old Brahms played in rough dock areas in Hamburg. He continued this for two years. During this time he composed music and …show more content…
This relationship was the nearest Brahms ever came to forming a marriage. However, there were difficulties in Brahms’ personality that made him impossible to love. First off, Brahms was very quiet and did not share his emotions. Secondly, the man was irritable and had no sympathy. Brahms once said, “I couldn’t bear to have in the house a woman who has the right to be kind to me, to comfort me when things go wrong” (Britannica). Brahms was a female hater; he couldn’t comprehend the love that women show. It’s saddening that he never wanted to be comforted. Brahms had a passionate love for children and animals. Combined with his hate of women and passion for children, Brahms’ music has powerful, intense feelings woven …show more content…
During this time Brahms created Serenades for orchestra, first String Sextet in B-flat Major, and he finished the Piano Concerto No.1in D Minor. In 1863 Brahms resided in Vienna when he became the director of the choral society, Singakademie. Brahms life was generally quiet except for a few altercations. Some were due to Brahms’ fiery, quick temper and the rivalry between his supporters and the Wagner and Anton Bruckner supporters. In 1872 Brahms was the head conductor for the Society of Friends of Music. In the same year he conducted Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. By 1868 Brahms finished one of his most distinguished pieces, Ein deutsches Requiem. This piece was infused biblical texts and was first performed at Breman on Good Friday. In 1969 Brahms finished his piece, Libeslieder. These love song waltzes were amusing and beautiful. In 1873 Brahms finished Variations on a Theme by Hayden. This completed piece inspired Brahms to continue his work on Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, which was done by