When I listen or think of Johannes Brahms, the following thoughts enter my mind:
Austria;
Bad Gastein (Resort area where the composer spent summers);
Ah… Clara Schumann whom Brahms loved.
The symphonies #2 and 4;
The Intermezzo Opus 117 #2 brings to mind the pianist, the musical painter, the choir Director who was Brahms, as well…
Here is another musical master: Pianist Grigory Sokolov plays this Intermezzo for you:
