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Joseph Joachim, a violinist and close friend of Brahms, lived by the motto, “Frei, aber einsam” (Free, but lonely). When composing the A minor String Quartet, Brahms abbreviated Joachim’s saying with an F-A-E motif, responding with his own F-A-F melodic acronym for “Frei, aber froh” (Free, but happy)—an apt description for this fervent and fulfilling work. Fauré’s piano quartet, though in a minor key, remains playful and bright as warm string melodies zip alongside splashy piano arpeggios. Writing in 1924 while Fauré was still alive, Aaron Copland called him “the Brahms of France.” That comparison is most apt in chamber music, where both composers managed to fill received classical forms with highly original, idiosyncratic content. The influence of Brahms in Fauré’s Piano Quartet in C minor is most apparent in the transformative way Fauré develops his themes in the first movement and in the poignant weight of the Adagio. Deeply influenced by Bach, Brahms intensified thematic developmen🗓️ Mark your calendar from January 9, 2025 to January 9, 2025 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Los Angeles Philharmonic: Schumann & Brahms is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of in a dynamic setting in California, CLASSICAL. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈. http://maps.seatics.com/WaltDisneyConcertHall_Endstage-VFS_2020-03-17_2020-03-17_1431_03182020_112040_SVGC_tn.png
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Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, United States
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