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Classical Fact

Brahms did not, as the saying goes, suffer fools lightly. He had a well-earned reputation for being blunt and, at times, rude. One story has it that as the crusty composer was leaving a party; he paused at the door - turned to the assembled revelers - many of whom were relieved to see him leave, and said: "if there is anyone here that I have not offended tonight, I apologize."