Brahms Symphony No. 2
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
English - September 03, 2021 14:37 - 1 hour - 118 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratingsMusic Arts Performing Arts bassoon performing timpani cello clarinet classicalmusic conductor flute music piano Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Brahms spent much of his life battling with his ambition to write great symphonies and his terror at the spectre of Beethoven looming over him. His first symphony was a success, and with immense relief, Brahms quickly turned out a second symphony in just 4 months, a bit less than the 14 tortured years it took him to craft the first. At first glance this symphony sounds pastoral and idyllic, but there are plenty of clouds in this seminal masterpiece, something we'll discuss throughout the show. Join us!