Brahms statue
Karlsplatz across from Musikverein, Vienna, Austria
Description:
The statue of Brahms in Vienna was made by Austrian sculptor Rudolf von Weir. He was a very famous specialist in the late nineteenth – early twentieth centuries, a member of the Vienna Academic Society of Sculptors. He owns the sculptural design of the new Ringstrasse street.
The statue is dedicated to Johannes Brahmsk, a German pianist and composer, representative of the Romantic era. In general, there are many monuments to the musicians who composed and performed their works here. Brahms became famous for his symphonies. He was born in Hamburg. His first music lessons on strings and wind instruments were given by his father. At the age of ten, the boy already performed at prestigious concerts. He managed to develop his style, which he became famous for.