Brahms: A Listener's Guide

Unlocking the Masters #15

by John Bell Young, Johannes Brahms (Composer)

(Unlocking the Masters). In this survey of Brahm's music, John Bell Young explores in depth the composer's private world of musical intimacies that infuriated Wagner, but inspired Schumann, Schoenberg, and millions of music lovers for generations to come. He also addresses a controversial issue long-neglected by biographers and Did Brahms sire an illegitimate child, and in the absence of concrete evidence, did he leave behind clues in his allusion-rich music? Accompanying the book is a CD featuring rare performances of Wilhelm Furtwangler, alongside brand new recordings of three extraordinary pianists.

Genres: Music

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Shannigins]

I still dip into this book from time to time. The insightful and amusing descriptions enhance my enjoyment of Brahms's music.