1. Review of the periods of Music
A Very Brief History of European Music
(start at 5:07)

2. Johannes Brahms
Brahms in 1853

3. Johannes Brahms Born in Hamburg, Germany on May 7, 1833
Father was a musician
Is considered one of the “3 B’s” of Classical music (Bach & Beethoven are the other 2)
Began playing the piano at age 7
As a teenager, Brahms used his musical talent to earn money at local establishments to help ease family’s financial burden
Met Schumann in Schumann publically praised Brahms as a genius, which helped Brahms become world-famous. Close friends with Robert and Clara.

5. Johannes Brahms
Brahms gave his last performance in March 1897 in Vienna.
Brahms, an uncompromising perfectionist, destroyed some of his works and left others unpublished.
He died a month later, on April 3, 1897, from complications due to cancer.
“Symphony No. 1, 4th movement”