Only those closest to Brahms knew how important this piece was to him, and how he’d suffered in its creation. In his early twenties, he’d lived as the protégé of Robert and Clara Schumann.

Brahms was Robert’s primary connection to Clara and the world. When it was apparent that Robert was near death, she was finally admitted to see him. He appeared to recognize her, but could only speak ...

There’s no doubt that Brahms was in love with Clara but doubtful whether the relationship ever developed into anything more than a platonic friendship. They decided to go their separate ways after ...

Here, Brahms was one of the few welcome visitors. Schumann lived on in this unhappy state for a further two years. He died in Clara’s arms and was buried the next day in Bonn. Opinions vary as to ...

DSO: Brahms and Schumann Two beloved Romantic works grace ... premiered by the composer’s wife Clara who championed it throughout her career. Brahms’s impassioned Fourth is the pinnacle ...

There were lovely moments Friday night in the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s performances of the Schumann Piano Concerto (with Hélène Grimaud) and Brahms Fourth Symphony. But, with music director ...

Either way, this thirty-minute-long score doesn’t sound particularly valedictory. Though its middle movements mine some dark territory, the outer pair are wonderfully sunny; the finale digs into the ...