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The finale of this composer’s fourth symphony is a passacaglia ("PASS-uh-KAG-lee-uh") based on a J. S. Bach cantata. Albert Parlow orchestrated a piece for piano four hands by this composer whose F-sharp minor fifth movement incorporates a csárdás (“CHAR-dosh”). This composer (-5[1])quoted the drinking song “Gaudeamus igitur” (“gow-day-AH-mus EE-gih-tur”) in a piece written after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Breslau. (10[1])Two contrasting overtures titled “Tragic” and “Academic Festival” were written by this (10[1])composer, whose first symphony is often called “Beethoven’s Tenth.” (10[2])For 10 points, name this German Romantic composer (-5[1])of 21 Hungarian (-5[1])Dances and a popular lullaby. (10[3])■END■ (10[3])

ANSWER: Johannes Brahms
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