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Composer of the Week: Brahms

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod traces the young
Brahms's relationship with the Schumann family, in particular his close friendship with Clara Schumann , which intensified after Robert Schumann had attempted suicide by jumping into the Rhine. Volks-Kinderlieder (excerpts)
Edith Mathis (soprano), Karl Engel (piano) Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor
Maurizio Pollini , Berlin Philharmonic, conductor Claudio Abbado

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Clara Schumann
Unknown:
Robert Schumann
Soprano:
Edith Mathis
Soprano:
Karl Engel
Unknown:
Maurizio Pollini
Conductor:
Claudio Abbado
Source: Radio Times

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