An Annotated Webography of Johannes Brahms



The purpose of this selected list of sites is to show the range of what is available on the Internet in regard to Brahms, and as is the nature of this technology, what there is, is always in flux.

A.  Selected Internet Sites for General Music Resources

I 1

Colby, Michael. "Music in Shields Library, UCal Davis".
"[American Musicological Society] WWW Sites of Interest to Musicologists" December 20, 1996.

I 2

Klassik Online - Sprungbrett in die Welt der klassischen Musik
1997.

I 3

Royal Holloway Music [University of London] Music Department's Golden Pages: Links for Musicians on the WWW
July 17, 1996

I 4

William and Gayle Cook Music Library
[Indiana University]

See the "Checklist of Examined Indexes and Other Bibliographic Aids" for other Internet sources.

B.  Brahms Internet Sites

I 8

Berger, Jonathan. "Brahms at the Piano: Musical Archeology

I 10

Boynick, Matt
"Johannes Brahms - Picture Gallery" February 1, 1996. Contains 2 photographs and 3 drawings of Brahms, 1860-1890's, and a portion of a page from the manuscript of Op. 45. (See also I26)

I 15

Deutsch, Wilhelm Otto.
"Der Tod und Johannes Brahms. Zu Brahms' 100. Todestag am 3. April 1997 (mit Empfehlungen zum Hoeren)" n.d. Discusses the theme of death in relation to Brahms: his personal feelings on death, Brahms's musical treatment of death.

I 16

Ezust, Emily
This is a useful source for locating texts and translations of Brahms's Lieder and choral works. Vocal works without opus numbers (including folksongs) are also included. Updated 2002

I 17

Fay, James S.
"Brahms Clarinet Works Bibliography", 1991.
A selected bibliography taken from Fay's dissertation. [see next entry]

I 18

Fay, James S.
"[Brahms] Dissertation Abstract" [1991].
Abstract of author's dissertation, "The Clarinet and its Use as a Solo Instrument in the Chamber Music of Johannes Brahms", (DMA (Clarinet), Peabody Conservatory of Music, 1991) [see previous entry for selected bibliography]

I 19

Geffen, Paul.
"Paul's Music Pages," n.d. Primarily made up of discographies in classical and popular music. Recordings of works by Brahms are included in the following:

I 21

HNH International Ltd. [Naxos].
"Brahms, Johannes (1833 - 1897)" in HNH. "Composers' Biographies and their Works" n.d. Overview of life and works; includes recommended recordings.

I 22

Horgan, Sally.
"The Spirit of Folk Song in the Lieder of Johannes Brahms" n.d.

I 23

Hyperion Records.
"The Hyperion Catalogue" n.d. Brahms recordings cited

I 24

ID LOGIC [=PRS Corporation].
"Brahms, Johannes (1833-97)," in ID LOGIC. "Classical MIDI Archives" n.d.
Includes MIDI arrangements of Ungarische Taenze nos. 3, 6, 7 (by B.Travis); and MIDI arrangements of excerpts from Opp. 45 (by M.Petri), 49 (by A.Kitisa), 56b (by F.Raborn), 68 (by F.Raborn), 77 (by A.De Brandt), 118 (by R.Finley)

I 25

Ingraham, Mary I.
"Johannes Brahms WebSource" Ingraham Cultural Resources Management Corp., September 2002. Includes biographical information and a works list; as well as an "Image Gallery"; information on Brahms Societies, Scholars, Festivals and Special Events; plus audio clips from recordings, and an annotated "Webography" of Web resources.

I 26

Johannes Brahms
This is a wonderful 'arty' site from Luebeck that warrants a visit. See I10 for additional images of Brahms.

I 27

"Johannes Brahms"
A biography of Johannes Brahms at www.karadar.net.

I 28

"Johannes Brahms"
A biography of Johannes Brahms from www.hearts-ease.org.

I 30

"Johannes Brahms"
Information on the cylinder (recording) of Johannes Brahms's voice.

I 31

"Johannes Brahms"
A video about Johannes Brahms from www.darvas.de.

I 32

Kokits, Zsigmond.
"Johannes Brahms 1833-1897. Johannes Brahms um 1883=Johannes Brahms around 1883" n.d. Discusses life and work, life up to 1883 only; includes information on Brahms's Viennese circle, his summer vacations in Austria, memorials and museums, and Brahms exhibitions in Austria in 1997.

I 33

Lampson, L.D. [Dave Lampson]
"Basic Repertoire List - Romantic Repertoire" 1995. Includes Brahms recordings.

I 34

Lampson, L.D. [Dave Lampson]
"Recommended Recordings. Late Keyboard Music" Revision 2. August 5, 1992. Includes Brahms recordings.

I 35

Lampson, L.D. [Dave Lampson]
"Recommended Recordings. Late Orchestral Music" Revision 2.2. January 6, 1994. Includes Brahms recordings.

I 37

Lampson, L.D. [Dave Lampson]
"Recommended Recordings. Late Chamber Music" Revision 2.1. January 15, 1993. Includes Brahms recordings.

I 41

Norrish, Michael.
"Brahms, Johannes," in Norrish. "Classical Composer Biographies" n.d. Author's thoughts on Brahms as composer and his works.

I 42

"On the Centennial of the Death of Brahms" in "Davidsbuendler Home Page."
n.d. Contains:

I 45

Sciortino, Michael A.
"Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)" n.d. Contains 14 MIDI files of Brahms music: Op. 45, 77, 107 no. 5, 117, 118 nos. 2 and 6, Ungarische Tnze [McCorkle WoO 1] no. 1.

I 46

Sherman, Bernard D.

I 48

Unitel.
"Johannes Brahms. May 7, 1833 - Apr. 3, 1897" in Unitel. [ Production Catalog
]. Includes 32 performance videos of 18 Brahms works.

I 50

William and Gayle Cook Music Library
[Indiana University] "Johannes Brahms: Collections of Songs" n.d. Provides contents information for a number of Brahms song collections held by the Music Library.

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This webography was prepared and annotated by Thomas Quigley.
(c) Thomas Quigley, 2002. Last updated September 2002