Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms (pronounced [joːˈhanəs ˈbʁaːms]) (7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897), German composer and pianist, was one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg, Brahms spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he was a leader of the musical scene. In his lifetime, Brahms' popularity and influence were considerable; following a comment by the nineteenth century conductor Hans von Bülow, he is sometimes group... more

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  • May 7, 1833

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  • Apr 3, 1897 (age 63 years)

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  • Brahams,
  • J. Brahms,
  • Brahms,
  • Brahms Johannes,
  • Johannes Brahms,
  • Brahms, Johannes (1833 - 1897),
  • 브람스,
  • J Brahm,
  • Johanness Brāmss,
  • 布拉姆斯,
  • 约翰内斯·布拉姆斯,
  • 约翰内斯·勃拉姆斯,
  • 約翰內斯·布拉姆斯,
  • 約翰尼斯·布拉姆斯
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