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Radio 3,25 Oct 2019,22 mins

Viola Sonata in E flat major, Op 120 No. 2

Experience Classical

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The final work written in Brahms’ late burst of creativity for the clarinet, he would later transcribe this sonata for the viola. Beautiful melodies abound – any angst is quickly overcome in the middle movement. The feeling of intimate friendship prevails. Composer: Johannes Brahms Performer: Eivind Ringstad (Viola) Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov (Piano) Recording date: 17 November 2017 Date of broadcast: 21 November 2017

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