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

ANSWER: Johannes Brahms
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