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Donald Macleod takes the microscope to five calendar years in the life and work of Brahms. Today he looks at the composer's final symphony and final flirtation: 1886.

1 hour

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Thu 18 Aug 2011 18:00

Music Played

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony no. 4 in E minor Op.98

    Conductor: Carlos KLEIBER Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

    • Deutsche Grammophone.
    • 457 706-2.
    • 4.
  • Johannes Brahms

    Trio no. 3 in C minor Op.101 for piano and strings

    Performer: Florestan Piano Trio

    • Hyperion.
    • 44338.
  • Johannes Brahms

    5 Songs Op.105

    Performer: Ann MURRAY - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Stephen KOVACEVICH - Piano

    • EMI.
    • 5 55218 2.
  • Johannes Brahms

    Concerto in A minor Op.102 for violin, cello and orchestra

    Conductor: John PRITCHARD Performer: Paul TORTELIER - Cello Performer: Yan Pascal TORTELIER - Violin Performer: ´óÏó´«Ã½ S O.

    • ´óÏó´«Ã½.
    • ´óÏó´«Ã½L 4236-2.
    • 7.

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  • Thu 18 Aug 2011 12:00
  • Thu 18 Aug 2011 18:00

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