32 - The Life of Johannes Brahms, "Introduction: A Brahms Rhapsody"

In this introduction to the life of Johannes Brahms we rhapsodize on key themes in the great composer's life, and begin to sketch his unique position in the history of music.

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Music heard in this episode (all by Brahms):

1. Intermezzo in B-flat minor, op. 117 no. 2

2. Serenade in D major op. 11, mvt. 1

 

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