<p>In Ep. 33, The Life of Johannes Brahms, pt. 1 "A Cup Half Full" we meet the great composer's father, Johann Jakob Brahms. Jakob was a versatile musician who could play several instruments. He wasn't the most talented of musicians, but he was determined to succeed. In 1826 he went to Hamburg and began working as a lowly beer-fiddler. After establishing himself, he took every job he could get and slowly made his way up the professional ladder... </p> <p>---------------</p> <p>Subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-star review!</p> <p>download our app!</p> <p>Visit and like our Facebook page!</p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thegreatcomposerspodcast/?ref=bookmarks">https://www.facebook.com/thegreatcomposerspodcast/?ref=bookmarks</a></p> <p>-----------------</p> <p>Music heard in this episode (all by Brahms unless otherwise noted):</p> <p>1. Serenade in D major op. 11, mvt. 1</p> <p>2. The Pinzauger Waltz</p> <p>3. Serenade in D major op. 11, mvt. 4 - Minuet 1 &2</p> <p>4. Serenade in D major op. 11, mvt. 5 - Scherzo</p> <p>5. Serenade in D major op. 11, mvt. 6 - Rondo</p> <p><a href= "https://musopen.org/music/6733-serenade-no-1-in-d-major-op-11/">https://musopen.org/music/6733-serenade-no-1-in-d-major-op-11/</a></p> <p> </p>