Publisher's Synopsis
Brahms (1913) is a book written by J. Lawrence Erb that provides a comprehensive biography of the German composer Johannes Brahms. The book covers Brahms' life, from his childhood and early musical education to his rise as a renowned composer and conductor in the late 19th century. Erb delves into Brahms' personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his struggles with depression and alcoholism. The book also examines Brahms' musical style and influences, and provides detailed analyses of some of his most famous works, including his symphonies, chamber music, and choral compositions. Overall, Brahms (1913) offers a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most important composers of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.