Johannes Brahms quiz
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Which inventor's agent recorded Brahms at the piano in 1889?
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How many symphonies did Brahms complete?
Answer: Four
Why: All four premiered within nine years, from the First in 1876 to the Fourth in 1885.
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Which tune gives Brahms's Haydn Variations their theme?
Answer: St. Anthony Chorale
Why: Despite the title, the wind piece Brahms took the theme from is now thought not to be by Haydn at all.
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How many years older than his father was Brahms's mother?
Answer: 17 years
Why: Brahms's mother, Johanna Henrika Christiane Nissen, earned her living as a seamstress.
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Which two composers complete the 'Three Bs' with Brahms?
Answer: Bach and Beethoven
Why: An earlier 1854 version of the phrase put Hector Berlioz beside Bach and Beethoven instead of Brahms.
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Which instrument's player lured Brahms out of retirement?
Answer: Clarinet
Why: Clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld inspired four late works: a trio, a quintet and two sonatas.
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Who wrote the novel 'Aimez-vous Brahms?' in 1959?
Answer: Françoise Sagan
Why: Anatole Litvak filmed the novel in 1961, starring Ingrid Bergman and Anthony Perkins.
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