Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897) A printed document issued by Die Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien announcing the death of Johannes Brahms on April 3, 1897.Dated Vienna, April 4, 1897. 1 page. Oblong quarto (230 x 290 mm.). Printed within wide black border by Otto Maass' Shne in Vienna. The document also provides details on Brahms's funeral, to be held on Tuesday April 6th at 2: 30 p. m., commencing at the funeral home and proceeding to the Evangelical Church; the body will then be taken to the Central (City) Cemetery for interment. Slightly worn; creased at folds. Scarce. "The successor to Beethoven and