I don't like Brahms, or rather, I don't like most of Brahms. I have tried to listen to the orchestral and chamber music, the songs and even the German Requiem. A couple of years ago I went to a concert performance of the fourth symphony but found it dull. I know many people adore Brahms - including composers I admire like Ades and Ligeti, but somehow his music is not for me. I can respect the artistry and maybe it is the sheer skill of Brahms which is off-putting for me when I can prefer the much clumsier music of, for example, Bruckner.
Still I remember quite liking the third symphony once, so I decided to give it another try. Each movement seemed to start with some nice tunes and you can feel the sheer intellectual power, but still it left me cold. Apologies Mr Brahms, but I am sure you don't need me.
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