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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

Kate Molleson

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Composer of the Week: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Episode 3: A Widow into the Future

Brahms Experience: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Episode 3

Episode 3: A Widow into the Future

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

A Widow into the Future

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), A Widow into the Future

Donald Macleod discusses a critical moment in Brahms's relationship with Clara Schumann.

Donald Macleod discusses a critical moment in Brahms's relationship with Clara Schumann, following the death of her husband.

With the tragic death of Robert Schumann, Brahms reaches a critical moment in his relationship with Clara - should he offer to make her his wife? Or should he abandon the pursuit, and follow his own course in life? Donald Macleod continues his account of their lifelong (although volatile) friendship, and finds Brahms flirting with other female company, much to the annoyance of his first and only true love.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Donald Macleod explores the friendship between Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann

Exploring the friendship between Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann, who would become a lifelong friend, critic and inspiration

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