1886
Donald Macleod takes the microscope to five calendar years in the life and work of Brahms. Today he looks at the composer's final symphony and final flirtation: 1886.
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony no. 4 in E minor Op.98
Conductor: Carlos KLEIBER Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
- Deutsche Grammophone.
- 457 706-2.
- 4.
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Johannes Brahms
Trio no. 3 in C minor Op.101 for piano and strings
Performer: Florestan Piano Trio
- Hyperion.
- 44338.
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Johannes Brahms
5 Songs Op.105
Performer: Ann MURRAY - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Stephen KOVACEVICH - Piano
- EMI.
- 5 55218 2.
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Johannes Brahms
Concerto in A minor Op.102 for violin, cello and orchestra
Conductor: John PRITCHARD Performer: Paul TORTELIER - Cello Performer: Yan Pascal TORTELIER - Violin Performer: BBC S O.
- BBC.
- BBCL 4236-2.
- 7.
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