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Today in History: Brahms premieres Double Concerto with Joachim Hausmann

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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On 18 October 1887, Johannes Brahms conducted the world premiere of his Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102, featuring his close collaborator violinist Joseph Joachim and cellist Robert Hausmann. The work, Brahms’s final orchestral composition, showcased expressive counterpoint and rhythmic vitality, marking a landmark moment in late-Romantic music.

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On 18 October 1887, Johannes Brahms conducted the world premiere of his Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102, featuring his close collaborator violinist Joseph Joachim and cellist Robert Hausmann. The work, Brahms’s final orchestral composition, showcased expressive counterpoint and rhythmic vitality, marking a landmark moment in late-Romantic music.