An Afternoon with Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms was a fascinating and complex musical genius. His compositions represent the peak of romanticism, and yet were inspired by the classical works of Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn. Brahms was intensely private and reserved, expressing his emotions in music. His Songs (Lieder) and chamber music are wondrous excursions into his feelings for the women he loved and the friends he admired. In this talk, Dr. de Luise will provide an overview of Brahms’ life, and with the esteemed pianist Joe Jacovino will perform several of his Lieder, and one of Brahms’ chamber music masterpieces for clarinet and piano.