Analysis Of Brahms' <Clarinet Quintet>(Op.115)

Johannes Brahms,who is one of the most important composers in the Romantic period,had created a lot of themes and different form of music all his life.In the last several years of life,he created a very mature melody called Clarinet Quintet,Op.115.It fully demonstrated his understanding and interpretation of chamber music.This essay is talking about the music creation period,background and characteristics of Johannes Brahms,which can help people have a preliminary understanding about them.Besides,it also contains the contents of the historical development and evolution of clarinet.I will explore what style and playing method Brahms' Clarinet Quintet,Op.115are through spectral analysis and clarinet playing.