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Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op 102

Composer: Johannes Brahms
Performers: 大象传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Performer: Alexandra Soumm (Violin)
Performer: Nicolas Alstaedt (Cello)
Date of broadcast: 05 March 2012

Written to reconcile Brahms and his close friend Joseph Joachim, the solo instruments are treated like two voices in dialogue. The assertive (female) violin and dreamy (male) cello combine to create a work full of passionate and dramatic sweeping melodies.

Composer: Johannes Brahms
Performers: 大象传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Performer: Alexandra Soumm (Violin)
Performer: Nicolas Alstaedt (Cello)
Conductor: Matthias Pintscher
Recording date: 12 January 2012
Date of broadcast: 05 March 2012

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