Kevin Sutton mentioned that Brahms had a "comforting effect". I am a pianist and have only grown to love Brahms' piano works in the last few years. With regards to "comforting music to play: I would suggest Intermezzi op 117 no: 1 and 3 and op. 118 no: 2 (A major) Comforting music for listening is: Brahms Piano concerto no: 1 in d minor. There are some wonderful piano solos in the first movement. many thanks from Philippa [log in to unmask]