Brahms Experience: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Episode 5 of 5: Rows and Reconciliation
The bearded and bloated Brahms of caricature continued to be inspired by Clara Schumann, despite a multitude of fleeting passions for other women. As Donald Macleod wraps up his account of their long and frequently troubled friendship, we find them at loggerheads in the late evening of their lives about something relatively trivial (an edition of Robert Schumann's 4th Symphony). Clara becomes jealous of the attentions of Frau Elizabeth von Herzogenberg, and feels snubbed. Nevertheless, through all her many personal tragedies, Johannes Brahms remains a constant support, whilst she remained for him an inspiration throughout his life. Right until the end of their lives, he refers his symphonies to her, and dedicates to her some of his most tender, valedictory piano compositions.
00:00 Johannes Brahms 9 Songs Op.63 Performer: Graham Johnson. Singer: Angelika Kirchschlager.
00:05 Johannes Brahms Symphony no. 3 in F major Op.90 Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle. Orchestra: BERLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
00:23 Johannes Brahms Trio no. 3 in C minor Op.101 - Andante grazioso Ensemble: Florestan Piano Trio.
00:27 Johannes Brahms Trio no. 3 in C minor Op.101 - Allegro molto Ensemble: Florestan Piano Trio.
00:35 Johannes Brahms Sonata in E flat major Op.120`2 for clarinet or viola and piano Performer: John Lenehan. Performer: Emma Johnson.
00:46 Johannes Brahms 6 Pieces Op.118 for piano Performer: Radu Lupu.
00:55 Johannes Brahms 4 Ernste Gesange Op.121 for voice and piano Performer: Helmut Deutsch. Singer: Andreas Schmidt.
First broadcast: 10 Oct 2014 (b04kf0cq) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_40