Composer of the Week - Johannes Brahms
Donald Macleod explores Brahms's body of chamber and instrumental works, capturing the composer in five distinct, eclectic and turbulent periods of his life
Composer of the Week - Johannes Brahms - Fraulein Klarinette
Donald Macleod introduces three of Brahms's nostalgic late works for clarinet, preceded by a sombre organ chorale.
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Composer of the Week - Johannes Brahms - Singing in the Rain
Donald Macleod explores Brahms's expressive First Violin Sonata - inspired by thoughts of his lost love Clara Schumann in the rain - and his rarely-performed String Quartet No 1.
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Composer of the Week - Johannes Brahms - The Joachim Case
Donald Macleod explores the story of Brahm's support for his friend Joachim's wife in their tumultuous divorce case.
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Composer of the Week - Johannes Brahms - To the Great Joachim
Donald Macleod explores Brahms's annus mirabilis of 1853-4, which saw the creation of a rare, boozy birthday tribute to his new friend, the great violinist Joseph Joachim.
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Composer of the Week - Johannes Brahms - Werther's Woes...and First Maturity
Donald Macleod explores Brahms's renewed creativity after his six-year hiatus following the suicide attempt of his mentor Robert Schumann. Including a rare work for female choir.
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