how to write a romantic poem

Brahms did not compose operas; in fact, he already declared that he would rather ally than compose one. He didn’t do either of those things. He composed over 200 lieder, abundant articulate duets and quartets, and choral works, the best acclaimed of which are Rinaldo, THumphlied, the Alto Rhapsody, and, of course, the German Requiem. … Read more