Earning a coveted place among the greats of music history, Johannes Brahms took the world of music by storm. A leading composer of the Romantic period, he brought back the classical styles popularized by earlier composers. Although known for his symphonies and sonatas, he wrote over 200 works. Looking at the highlights of his life, his worldview and his music, you see the true person of Johannes Brahms. The musical genius came into the world on May 7, 1833 in Hamburg, Germany to a poor family. Considering the fact that his father played several instruments, he started playing very early. After proving his musical talent to his father, he studied with various tutors learning the piano, cello, and horn. During his studies, books opened up a whole new world to him, and the study of folklore became his favorite. Playing at various places around his home helped supplement his family's income during difficult times. In 1853, at the age of 20, he met the legendary Robert Schumann who rightly prophesied him as the composer of the future. Shortly thereafter, Robert dies and Brahms a...