Composer of the Month - BRAHMS

For February, may I suggest the wonderful music of Johannes Brahms?

Brahms is one of the Romantic giants - one of the three great B's (Bach, Beethoven and Brahms). Since February is such a "romantic" month, I thought it fitting to fall in love with some beautiful romantic music (1800-1910).

Books:

• Famous Children - Brahms by Ann Rachlin
• Johannes Brahms - by Mike Venezia

Websites:

• http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/showdesc.asp?id=191
• http://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_mmf_music_library/hey-kids-meet-johannes-brahms.htm
• http://www.dsokids.com/listen/composerdetail.aspx?composerid=18

Suggested Listening:

• Hungarian Dances
• Academic Festival Overture
• Violin Sonatas
• Brahms Lullaby or Cradle Song
• Symphony No. 4 (I walked down the aisle at our wedding to the theme from the 4th movement)

That's all I've got for you for now...If I think of more or run across other resources and ideas, I'll share them. I'm off to listen to some Hungarian Dances....