Schumann, Brahms and a decisive friendship

Piano Quartets · Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms

Some works are born from friendship as well.

When Brahms arrives at the Schumanns' home, he is twenty years old.

Still unknown.

Robert Schumann immediately recognises an exceptional talent.

He writes about him.

He introduces him to the German musical world.

From that moment on, their stories become intertwined.

So does their music.

The piano quartets by Schumann and Brahms belong to different moments along that path.

Two composers.

Two voices.

A closeness that runs through an entire era.