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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

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 4: Secret Passions

Brahms Experience: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

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Episode 4: Secret Passions

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Secret Passions

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Secret Passions

Exploring the evolution of the complex relationship between Brahms and Clara Schumann.

Donald Macleod describes how the complex relationship between Brahms and Clara Schumann evolved from youthful passion to mature friendship.

Johannes Brahms might have rejected the possibility of marrying Clara Schumann, but that was no reason not to pursue one of her daughters, or indeed to flirt with an entire women's choir! Donald Macleod continues the story of their complex relationship, as youthful passion evolves into mature friendship, and Brahms settles into life in Vienna - and sports a beard. Although frequently strained, their friendship would endure, and would help nurture some of Brahms' most loved masterpieces.

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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