Johannes Brahms Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Johannes Brahms

Last Updated: 27 May, 2023 | Views: 446

Age: 63

Profession: Musician

Other Profession(s): Composer, Pianist, Conductor

Famous For: One of the

Higher Education: University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna

Johannes Brahms Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
07 May, 1833 (63 Years 10 Months 27 Days)
Birth Country
Germany
Birth Place
Hamburg
Birth Sign
Taurus
Religion
Christianity
Nationalities
German
Died on
03 Apr, 1897
Cause of Death
Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Johannes Brahms Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Johannes Brahms was one of the great pianists who was born in 1833. He was a known composer of the Romantic era. Brahms composed symphonies, chamber music, choral works, and lieder and is known for his rich, expressive melodies and complex harmonies. He was a close friend of Robert and Clara Schumann, and his music was influenced by their support and mentorship. Brahms was a perfectionist, and his works are highly regarded for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. 
Johannes Brahms Career:
Johannes Brahms Early Career: In 1848, Brahms began his career as a pianist in dance halls and restaurants in Hamburg.
1850-1853: Brahms meets and forms a close friendship with Robert Schumann and his wife Clara. Robert Schumann becomes an important mentor for Brahms.
1853: Brahms begins to focus on composition and begins work on his First Symphony, and in 1862, Brahms becomes the director of the Sing-Akademie in Vienna.
1868: Brahms' First Symphony premiered in Karlsruhe, Germany.
1872: Brahms becomes the conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic and in 1873 Brahms' Second Symphony is premiered in Vienna.
1876: Brahms' First Piano Concerto premiered in Boston, Massachusetts where in 1881 Brahms' Third Symphony is premiered in Vienna.
Johannes Brahms’ Fourth Symphony: In 1889, Brahms' Fourth Symphony premiered in Meiningen, Germany.
Johannes Brahms’ Last Composition: In1891, Brahms completes his last composition, the Clarinet Sonatas.
Johannes Brahms Instruments: German and Viennese pianos
Johannes Brahms List Of Compositions:
Symphonies
1854-76: Symphony No. 1 in C minor
1877: Symphony No. 2 in D major
Serenades
1857-58: Serenade No. 1 in D major 
1858-59: Serenade No. 2 in A major
Overtures
1880: Academic Festival Overture | Tragic Overture
Other orchestra works
1873: Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Johannes Brahms Awards:
Honorary doctorate from the University of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) in 1879
Honorary membership in the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna in 1883
Appointment as an honorary citizen of Hamburg in 1889.

Johannes Brahms Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 182 cm
In Meters 1.82 m
In feet & Inches 6'0"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 80 Kg
In Pounds 176 lbs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Gray

Johannes Brahms Family

Father's Name
Johann Jakob Brahms
Mother's Name
Johanna Henrika Christiane Nissen
Brother(s)
Friedrich Brahms
Sister(s)
Elise Brahms
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