1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In Ep. 34 we see Johannes Brahms complete his adolescence and become a young adult. Along the way he is tested severely, leading a double life as a serious music student by day and dance hall pianist by night. Delicate and prone to migraines as a youth, this taxing work nearly ruined Johannes's physical and mental health. But as always, in times of great need a savior came his way and his health was repaired. With his strength renewed, Brahms was ready to confront the world as a professional musician and composer. It would not be easy for him at first... --------------- Subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-star review! download our app! Visit and like our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/thegreatcomposerspodcast/?ref=bookmarks ----------------- Music heard in this episode (all by Brahms): Sixteen Waltzes of op. 39! In order of appearance #’s 1, 2, 10, 6, 3, 11, 12, 4, 5, 15, 16 performed beautifully by Martha Goldstein. https://musopen.org/music/2137-sixteen-waltzes-op-39/ Op. 1, Sonata for Solo Piano in C major, mvt. 1&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The Great Composers Podcast - a classical music podcast http://www.kevinnordstrom.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11916611/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/56838953