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Radio 3,24 Oct 2019,29 mins

Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op 111

Experience Classical

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Optimism flows from the opening lyrical cello solo throughout this fantastic work. Fiery, passionate and mischievous, the last movement shows Brahms’ love of Gypsy music. Brahms gives prominent roles to the viola and cello. Composer: Johannes Brahms Performers: Meta4 Performer: Vladimir Mendelssohn (Viola) Recording date: 09 May 2009 Date of broadcast: 21 October 2009

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