A Widow into the Future
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.
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Johannes Brahms
Concerto No. 1 In D Minor Op.15 For Piano And Orchestra 1st movement; Maestoso
Performer: Wilhelm Backhaus. Orchestra: BBC S O.. Conductor: Adrian Boult.- BIDDULPH : LHW-017.
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Johannes Brahms
Concerto no. 1 in D minor Op.15 - Maestoso
Performer: Wilhelm Backhaus. Orchestra: BBC S O.. Conductor: Adrian Boult.- BIDDULPH : LHW-017.
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Johannes Brahms
Fugue In A Flat Minor For Organ
Performer: Robert Parkins.- Naxos 8.550824.
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Johannes Brahms
Fugue in A flat minor for organ
Performer: Robert Parkins.- Naxos 8.550824.
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Johannes Brahms
5 Poems Op.19; no.2; Scheiden und Meiden no.3; In der Ferne
Performer: Graham Johnson. Singer: Angelika Kirchschlager.- HYPERION : CDJ-33121.
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Johannes Brahms
5 Poems Op.19 - no 2 Scheiden und Meiden
Performer: Graham Johnson. Singer: Angelika Kirchschlager.- HYPERION : CDJ-33121.
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Johannes Brahms
5 Poems Op.19 - no 3 In der Ferne
Performer: Graham Johnson. Singer: Angelika Kirchschlager.- HYPERION : CDJ-33121.
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Johannes Brahms
Concerto No. 1 In D Minor Op.15 For Piano And Orchestra
Conductor: Christian Thielemann. Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden. Performer: Maurizio Pollini.- Deutsche Grammophon:477 9882.
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Johannes Brahms
Concerto no. 1 in D minor Op.15 for piano and orchestra - Adagio
Conductor: Christian Thielemann. Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden. Performer: Maurizio Pollini.- Deutsche Grammophon:477 9882.
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Johannes Brahms
Songs Op.17 For Women's Voices, 2 Horns And Harp; No.1; Es tont ein voller Harfenklang
Performer: RIAS Chamber Choir. Director: Marcus Creed.- HMX: 290159193.
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Johannes Brahms
Es tonnt ein vollen Harfenklang
Director: Marcus Creed. Performer: RIAS Chamber Choir.- HMX: 290159193.
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