Among the options provided, Johannes Brahms had the closest link to the ideals of the Classical Era. Brahms is often seen as a traditionalist who admired and built upon the structures and forms established by Classical composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. His music reflects a respect for the classical forms, balanced proportions, and structural clarity that are hallmarks of the Classical Era.
In contrast, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner, and Franz Liszt are more associated with the Romantic Era, which emphasized emotional expression, individualism, and often a break from classical forms.
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