Because Brahms was the very first neo-Classicist, and wasn't about to go about introducing those instruments Berlioz and Wagner were so enamored of into his scores.
Because in school young Johannes had a failed relationship (very ugly breakup) with the very first female English Hornist. As revenge, he burned the only manuscript copy of his revolutionary Twelve-Tone Concerto in 14 Randomized Movements for English Horn and Theremin, and decided to compose only in established forms for the rest of his life.
Because Brahms was the very first neo-Classicist, and wasn't about to go about introducing those instruments Berlioz and Wagner were so enamored of into his scores.
ReplyDeleteBecause in school young Johannes had a failed relationship (very ugly breakup) with the very first female English Hornist. As revenge, he burned the only manuscript copy of his revolutionary Twelve-Tone Concerto in 14 Randomized Movements for English Horn and Theremin, and decided to compose only in established forms for the rest of his life.
ReplyDeleteCan I amend my response? I want to second Blake's answer!!
ReplyDeletei think blake might be on to something . . .
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