1) J. Brahms, Intermezzo Op. 118, no. 2

Johannes Brahms was a German composer in the Romantic era. This piece is the second in a set of six which was dedicated to Clara Schumann, a musician and composer who he had a complicated relationship with.

Questions

How would you describe the mood/feelings in this piece? Come up with at least 3 different words.

2) J. Brahms, Wiegenlied/Lullaby, Op. 49, no. 4

Many popular melodies we are familiar with have lived hundreds of years and are the creation of great composers. This piece needs no introduction - it may have even been one of the first melodies you have ever heard!

Questions

How does this piece make you feel? What is it in the music that creates these feelings?