Have friends ever helped you with your creativity?

Edward Elgar: Nimrod from Enigma Variations — Elgar named this selection after his friend, Nimrod, who encouraged him to keep writing music.

LISTEN — Edward Elgar: Nimrod from Enigma Variations

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 — When Rachmaninoff was sad and angry, he shared those feelings with a friend, and then wrote this piece.

LISTEN — Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo No. 2 — Clara Schumann was an amazing pianist and friend who inspired Brahms to write really beautiful piano music for them to play.

LISTEN — Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo No. 2

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