The Classical Style

[Josquin des Prez]

To whom are you referring?  Dm or myself?  If Dm insists that Brahms is the least bland composer he know, then perhaps he should have to grace to ante up a few examples of non-bland Brahms music. 

Actually, i "dare say" that the burden is on you. Perhaps you'd like to share with us how much do you know about Brahms, if anything?

One is temped to say, Don't know many composers, eh? 

Do you?

[Haffner]

Immediately coming to mind for non-bland Brahms:

Symphonies (ALL)

Ein Deutsches Requiem

Piano Concerto #1

The last String Quintet

I'm probably skimping like hell here, but those come immediately to mind.

[Fëanor]

Immediately coming to mind for non-bland Brahms:

Symphonies (ALL)

Ein Deutsches Requiem

Piano Concerto #1

The last String Quintet

I'm probably skimping like hell here, but those come immediately to mind.

Thank you, Haffner.  This something I will work with.  I have copies of all most all and will listen a few more times.  I certainly grant that familiarity breeds appreciation for good music.

[Haffner]

Thank you, Haffner.  This something I will work with.  I have copies of all most all and will listen a few more times.  I certainly grant that familiarity breeds appreciation for good music.

I had to get past (with Brahms) the obvious. massive influence on Beethoven.  Especially in Brahms' Symphonies. I just started all over again, getting heavily into Brahms Symphony no.4. From there he was much easier to appreciate.