Similarities Between Bach And Brahms

Leah Selk

Throughout history there have been many great and inspiring composers and conductors. Two of the greatest men in the history are Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms. The music these two men composed and conducted is some of the greatest music of all time, even with different styles. While Bach showed deep spiritual commitment, Brahms focused on simply composing classical pieces. Even though many did not like them at the time, their music has changed the music world forever. Johann Sebastian Bach, who was alive from 1685 to 1750 wrote in Baroque style for his compositions. The Baroque period of a time was when many artists expressed deep emotions through their works. Many chose painting and sculpting to

He composed and conducted during the Romantic Style period even though almost none of his music reflected romance. Johannes was always influenced by music while he grew up, but his first big job was being the conductor of the Women’s Choir in Hamburg. While being the conductor, he wrote “String Sextet in B-Flat Major.” As his career continued, he began writing more and more choral pieces. Some of his greatest pieces though were acapella works. Brahms career continued with him writing many mixed chorus, solo voices, sonatas, and orchestra pieces. Johannes not only was able to conduct vocal choirs, but he also could conduct large orchestras. One of the biggest differences between Brahms and Bach was that Brahms strictly only played and conducted his own music. He never used others’ works. However, he did not get along well with his peers, so his works did not become very famous until after his death. Many did not like the fact that he did not go with the Romantic style when he worked. Some even believed that he was writing music for the devil because his music was not Romantic. During his life time though he composed more than 200 songs. Johannes Brahms was the great master of symphonic and sonata styles in the second half of the 19th century. His music influence multiple choral groups and orchestras. He helped continue the legacy that Johann Bach