Yesterday I spoke about a pop tune I classified as "comfort music," I'd give this movement by Brahms the same distinction. I know that if I have had a miserable day I can listen to this movement and smile.
Factoids:
- This is the last symphony completed by Brahms.
- His first major symphonic work was his famous German Requiem.
- As discussed in the previous excerpt from this piece, Brahms was classified as a more conservative composer for his era.
- He was constantly interested in those working before him, which is especially evident in the final movement of this symphony.
- Brahms was especially fond of the work of Beethoven.
- In his first symphony there is a chorale much like the one in Beethoven's 9th symphony.
- We all know that Beethoven's famous 5th symphony is based on a 4 note cell (bum bum bum bum)
- This movement is based on a 2-note cell (short-long)
- While it's inconclusive, Brahms could have been tipping his hat to Herr Beethoven.
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