1893
Donald Macleod takes the microscope to five calendar years in the life and work of Brahms. In this final programme he looks at 1893, and a grand if irascible old age.
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Johannes Brahms
Quintet no. 2 in G major Op.111 for strings
Performer: Raphael Ensemble
- HYPERION.
- CDA-44332.
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Johannes Brahms
Rhapsody Op.53 for contralto, male chorus & orchestra
Conductor: Claudio ABBADO Performer: Marjana LIPOVSEK - Contralto Performer: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: Ernst Senff Chamber Choir
- Deutsche Grammophone.
- 459-054-2.
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Johannes Brahms
3 Intermezzi Op.117 for piano
Performer: Stephen KOVACEVICH - Piano
- PHILIPS.
- 442-589-2.
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Johannes Brahms
Quintet in B minor Op.115 for clarinet and strings
Performer: Thea KING - Clarinet Performer: Gabrieli String Quartet
- Hyperion.
- 44339.
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Johannes Brahms
4 Pieces Op.119 for piano
Performer: Helene GRIMAUD - Piano
- ERATO.
- 0630-14350 2.
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Johannes Brahms
Ein Deutsches requiem Op.45
Conductor: Roger NORRINGTON Performer: London Classical Players Performer: Lynne DAWSON - Soprano Performer: Olaf BAR - Baritone Performer: Schutz Choir Of London
- Virgin.
- 5 61605 2.
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