Brahms
4 symphonies, German Requiem
The great conservative — though there is nothing conservative about the music itself. He channeled Beethoven's structural rigor into a Romantic idiom of extraordinary richness. The four symphonies, the Requiem, and the late piano pieces are the backbone of the concert repertoire.
Key works
- Symphony No. 41885— Passacaglia finale — Bach reborn
- German Requiem1868— Comfort for the living
- Violin Concerto1878— The concerto as symphony