Brahms Archive

Upon listening to the clarinetist Richard Mülhfeld play, Johannes Brahms became so enthusiastic about the clarinet’s possibilities that he began writing chamber works for him. Brahms was always particularly fond of the female alto voice, …

Several years ago, in 2017, I created my first post about pianist Elena Fischer-Dieskau. You can read that first post here: https://myclassicalnotes.com/2017/10/introducing-elena-fischer-dieskau-pianist/ Today I am writing again about Ms. Fischer-Dieskau, because her new CD has …

In my opinion, Carlos Kleiber was one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. While he did not have a huge repertoire, he conducted orchestral works and Operas all over the world. Kleiber appeared …

Johannes Brahms composed his Sonata #2 in A-Major for violin and piano in 1886. Actually all three of Brahms’ sonatas were written for Brahms’ good friend, the violinist, Joseph Joachim, the most influential violinist of …

Johannes Brahms’ mother died in February 1865, a loss that caused him much grief and may well have inspired the Requiem in her memory. Also, Brahms’ lingering feelings over Robert Schumann’s death in July 1856 …