CHAPTER XVI

1872-1876

Publication of the 'Triumphlied' with a dedication to the German Emperor William I.--Brahms conducts the 'Gesellschaft concerts'--Schumann Festival at Bonn--Professor and Frau Engelmann--String Quartets--First performances--Anselm Feuerbach in Vienna--Variations for Orchestra--First performances--'Triumphlied' at Cologne, Basle, and Zürich--Resignation of appointment as 'artistic director' to the Gesellschaft--Third Pianoforte Quartet 115