Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms (May 7, 1833 – April 3, 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's popularity and influence were considerable; following a comment by the nineteenth century conductor Hans von Bülow, he is sometimes grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the Three B’s. Brahms composed for piano, for chamber ensembles (including the three string quartets published here by Pro Arte Music), for symphony orchestra, and for voice and chorus. An accomplished pianist, he gave the first performance of many of his own works. He also worked with the leading performers of his time, including the virtuoso pianist Clara Schumann and the violinist Joseph Joachim. Many of his works have become staples of modern concert repertoire. Brahms, an uncompromising perfectionist, destroyed many works and left some unpublished.
| Brahms Complete String Quartets (Op 51 & 67) |
| Brahms String Quartet in C minor Op 51 No 1 |
| Brahms String Quartet in A minor Op 51 No 2 |
| Brahms String Quartet in B flat major Op 67 |