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Brahms: Variations on a theme of Haydn (The St Anthony Choral) (Op. 56)

Stephen Johnson joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Grant Llewellyn for a look at Brahms's pioneering set of orchestral variations: Variations on a theme of Haydn.

Stephen Johnson joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Grant Llewellyn for a look at Brahms's pioneering set of orchestral variations: Variations on a theme of Haydn. Just as Mozart and Beethoven before him had used variation form to demonstrate their skills as a performer so Brahms used the form to show off his skills as a composer.

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Sat 2 Dec 2006 14:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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  • Johannes Brahms

    Variations on a theme by Haydn (Op.56a) vers. for orchestra

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra, Grant Llewellyn (conductor)

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  • Sat 27 Aug 2005 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Sat 2 Dec 2006 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3