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BBC Proms: 2011

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BBC Proms: 2011: Brahms Night with Bernard Haintink and Emanuel Ax

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19/08/2011

Brahms Night with Bernard Haintink and Emanuel Ax

2011

BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, 2011, Brahms Night with Bernard Haintink and Emanuel Ax

The Chamber Orchestra of Europe perform Brahms's Third Symphony and Piano Concerto No 1.

The Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by Bernard Haitink perform Brahms's Third Symphony and Piano Concerto No 1. Presented by Charles Hazlewood, who also talks to Haitink.

In the first of a pair of Brahms Proms, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by Bernard Haitink, perform Brahms's Third Symphony and Piano Concerto No 1. Haitink describes the COE as 'a group of exceptionally talented musicians', which would also apply to the soloist who joins them in the second half, pianist Emanuel Ax. Presenter Charles Hazlewood also talks to Haitink during a break in rehearsals.

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