Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) - Classical curmudgeon.

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In the words of the great maestro Bach: “Someone bring me a bowl of coffee before I turn into a goat."

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The best things begin with “C” - coffee, Clara, and Classical era restraint.

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@ClassicalKUSC are you familiar with my Llamaslieder Waltzes?

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I’ve burned dozens of my compositions that didn’t pass muster. I can only assume that Liszt doesn’t have a fireplace.

[Judy Louie Brown @mcjude]

Today I will mostly be trying to get through this lied without stopping here to exclaim 'phoar, @theBRAHMS you minx'

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Liszt’s birthplace is really fitting.

Every time I leave one of his concerts, I’m left Hungary for some real music.

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If you think my Wiegenlied is sleep-inducing, try listening to a Liszt symphonic poem without bashing your head on the seat in front of you.

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“We think of you, mainly when we play music, drink, read, or go for walks — and what else is there to do?” #Brahms

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If you’ve never grown a huge grey beard and started referring to yourself as Kapellmeister Müller from Braunschweig, you haven’t lived.

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When I’m feeling especially frisky, I sing ‘The Grave Is My Joy.’ Now that’s a real foot-tapper, I’ll tell you!

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@Paul_McCreesh @BenjaminBayl I quite like this Whitacre fellow. Perhaps one of the best composers I’ve heard since I’ve been dead.

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Some people collect stamps. I collect examples of great composers breaking contrapuntal and voice leading rules. #Brahms

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It’s awfully cold outside today. Better burn what’s left of my second Violin Concerto to stay warm!

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"The fact that the public in general does not understand and appreciate the best things is the reason people like me get famous.” #Brahms

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“I felt that I was, for the moment, in tune with the Infinite… and there is no thrill like it.” #Brahms

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Wenn so lind dein Auge mir
und so lieblich schauet
jede letze Trübe flieht,
welche mich umgrauet.

[Johannes Brahms @theBRAHMS]

If I’m snoring too loudly in bed, feel free to throw a boot at me. If I’m snoring too loudly during a Liszt concert… don’t bother me.

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I was whistling my G major quintet theme whilst strolling in the Prater, and a pretty girl smiled at me. It’s good to be #Brahms sometimes.

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Today’s agenda:

- Eat two ham rolls
- Idly brush crumbs from my shirt while thinking about Clara
- Nap
- Repeat

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“[Other women] only promise heaven, while Clara shows it revealed to us.” #Brahms