Join us to celebrate the music of Johannes Brahms, one of the pre-emin​​ent composers of the 19th century.

Paralysed by being considered a successor to Beethoven, he took 21 years to write his first symphony; in contrast, his second, which we will perform, took only a few months  in 1877.  It has a cheery and pastoral mood.
The title of the Tragic Overture was apparently chosen by Brahms to reflect the turbulent and tormented character of the piece. Be prepared for drama and excitement! In contrast, the Hungarian Dances reflect his interest in folk music, which was common among composers at the time. They were among his most popular (and lucrative) works.