Donald Macleod focuses on Brahms's secret engagement to Agathe von Siebold. Including Trennung; Bergrabnisgesang, Op 13; Piano Concerto No 1 (1st mvt); String Sextet No 1 (4th mvt). Show more

Donald Macleod explains how, with premieres looming in Bremen Cathedral, Brahms finally completed his German Requiem. Show more

Donald Macleod describes how Brahms reduced a society hostess to tears for owning 'Wagnerian trash'. Including Sommerabend, Symphony No 2 (1st mvt), Violin Concerto (2nd 3rd mvts). Show more

Donald Macleod explores Brahms's collaboration with the court of Saxe-Meiningen's musical director, Hans von Bulow. With Nanie, String Quintet No 1 (1st mvt) and Gesang der Parzen. Show more

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). 5/5. The Senile Production: Donald Macleod focuses on the completion of Brahms's Double Concerto, dubbed by one critic a 'senile production'. Show more