Which composer's techniques greatly influenced Brahms' compositions?
Richard Wagner
Franz Schubert
Ludwig van Beethoven
George Frideric Handel
Answer
Ludwig van Beethoven's compositional techniques greatly influenced Johannes Brahms' works. Brahms admired Beethoven's ability to create complex and innovative structures within his compositions, and he often incorporated similar techniques into his own music.
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