Brahms' Opus 55, first played April 7, 1871, was a "Triumphlied" of victory in this war
... At fourteen he gave a concert of his own, as a virtuoso, and 
played, ... fatal (April 3, 1897, at 64) within less than a year of its inception, 
Brahms had... [DOC] [TLE] Full text of "Brahms His Life And Work" - Internet Archive [PAR] Shrewdly realizing his musical limitations, he played mainly the double bass, 
which ...... that of Johannes Brahms would be of the greatest assistance towards 
the victory of ......