Richard Bratby tells the story of their inception. In 1878, Johannes Brahms began his Second Piano Concerto – and his third attempt at growing a beard. ”Prepare for the grisly spectacle” he ...

A unique, but at times frustrating performance of Brahms’ First Piano Concerto demonstrates Víkingur Ólafsson's qualities, ...

Mr. Zimerman and Mr. Wolfgang Herzer's piano cello duets in the third movement of Brahms' second is simply tearful.

The Violin Concerto in D major was written in 1879 and first performed in Leipzig, Germany. Brahms composed it for his friend, who was a virtuosic violinist. Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.

the Brahms 2 and the Tchaikovsky (1),” he said. “He is a great friend.” Given that the Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto is one of the most requested concertos for symphony orchestras ...