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Tense and moody with an air of anxiety, this Quartet was born from Brahms鈥� complex relationship with the Schumann鈥檚 (Brahms was in love with his mentor鈥檚 wife). The sense the music could burst in an instant conveys Brahms鈥� air of desperation. Composer: Johannes Brahms Performer: Benjamin Grosvenor (Piano) Performers: Elias Quartet Recording date: 27 November 2010 Date of broadcast: 08 April 2011
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