Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 premieres in Budapest
- When
- 1881
- Where
- Budapest
- Episodes
- 1
Johannes Brahms, a German composer and pianist, premiered his Piano Concerto No. 2 in Budapest on 9 November 1881. He served as the soloist, performing with the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. The event was an immediate success, marking a significant moment in his career following the completion of the work in 1881.
Episodes
Background and detail
Premiere. The public premiere occurred in Budapest on 9 November 1881. Brahms performed as the soloist, accompanied by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was an immediate success, highlighting his dual role as composer and performer. This event solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the mid-Romantic period.
Reception. The premiere was an immediate success, contrasting with the poor reception of the premiere of his First Piano Concerto in Hamburg on 22 January 1859, where Brahms himself had also been the soloist.
People involved
- Johannes Brahms · Composer and Soloist
- Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra · Orchestra
Sources
- Johannes Brahms Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Piano Concerto No. 2 (Brahms) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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