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Brahms: Variations on a theme of Haydn (The St Anthony Choral)
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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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Composer | Johannes Brahms |
Composer | Joseph Haydn |
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