Classics Explained: Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 2

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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Introduction; opening horn call and piano's answer
   1:50
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Rising three-note scalewise pattern
   0:25
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Quicker, descending six-note 'answer'
   0:18
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Second, answering phrase
   0:32
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Main Theme completed by orchestra
   0:50
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Peace shattered as piano bursts back in like a tiger
   1:24
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Variant of opening horn call in bass
   0:19
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Orchestra returns; beginning of Exposition proper
   2:25
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   An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Big, 'singing' theme in orchestra; piano 'forgotten'
   0:41
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Call to arms by strings; marshalling of orchestral forces
    1:03
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano re-enters fry with massive expansion of opening figure
    0:48
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano 'explores' two main facets of opening theme
    0:45
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Transition. Sense of key weakened. Piano and orchestra come together
    1:07
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano and orchestra 'argue' over speed of thematic three-note rise
    0:41
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano and orchestra in friendly dialogue before piano falls away
    1:28
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: 'Winged' harmonic shadow of pure pianistic tone-colour
    0:45
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: New 'transitional' theme from orchestra developed by piano
    1:51
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: After indecision and discussion, the mood suddenly turns playful
    0:26
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Reminder of Second Main Theme in its original form
    0:43
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Ttransfomation of Second Main Theme by piano
    0:40
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano hijacks orchestra's 'call to arms'
    0:43
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano and orchestra, now allies, explore theme, but with piano leading
    1:08
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Dramatic eruption of orchestra leads to the Development section
    1:13
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Pianistic 'tiger' replaced by gentle reflective, soft-spoken poet
    0:30
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Transformed 'tiger' theme amicably shared by piano and orchestra
    0:44
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: An apparently new theme - But Battlle Hymn of the Republic?
    0:41
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Brief, downward-driving section prepares for the Recapitulation
    0:54
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: On the threshold of the Recapitulation
    0:54
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Recapitulation: The Magical Return
    1:06
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: From Gate-crashing Tiger to Celestial Tenderness - And a surprise
    1:17
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: And unexpected and portentus change of mood, suggesting tragedy
    1:01
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Summation
    0:30
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Movement (Complete)
    17:16
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Second Movement: The upward-driving opening gambit, piano alone
    0:13
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Downward-driving answer from lower strings
    0:27
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme vs Melody
    0:58
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Eerie, unharmonised, 'white' sound of Second Theme
    0:45
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Second Theme taken up and developed by piano
    1:25
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Expectation and surprise; harmonic fluidity and intensifying drama
    1:40
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Return (and transformation) of Theme Two
    0:41
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme One returns in orchestra; Theme Three emerges in major mode
    1:00
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Sequence of fragmentary episodes begins with unexpected fanfare
    0:58
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Variant of Theme Three in piano
    0:36
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Rescored variant of 'fanfare' theme; from grandeur to solemnity
    0:21
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Rhapsodic variant of fanfare, This time for piano alone
    0:24
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Recapitulation of opening, with piano and orchestra reversing roles
    1:07
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme Two transformed by new instrumentation
    0:36
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Cue and Second Movement (Complete)
    9:23
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Introduction, cue and First Main Theme
    1:53
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme One taken up by strings and solo oboe; piano's entry
    1:20
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Complex variant of Theme One with very different speed and rhythm
    0:42
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Orchestra and piano in mixed variants of Theme One, now intensified
    1:10
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme Two, hushed and 'tuneless', with piano, clarinets and strings
    1:28
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Oboe Theme returns, now delicately embroidered by the piano
    0:46
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Cue and Third Movement (Complete)
    11:50
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Finale. Introduction, cue and Main Theme
    0:57
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Violins take up tune, with winds and piano accompanying
    0:24
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano introduces Pt. 2 of the main theme
    0:37
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Pt. 3 of the theme, led by piano, in 'fiercely' self-confident mood
    0:54
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Episode, Pt. 1
    0:47
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Episode, Pt. 2
    0:23
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano hands theme over to clarinets and bassoons
    0:15
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Episode, Pt. 3, in piano, first; then flutes and oboes
    0:40
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Strings and flutes take theme, with bubbling commentary from piano
    0:28
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Tipsy dancers (piano and winds) return, tiring; strings take over
    0:38
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: In the central Episode, the orchestra throws down a dramatic challenge
    0:28
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: ... To which the piano duly responds with a stormy outburst
    0:10
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano kick-starts run-up to final section in a variant of the main theme
    0:41
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Orchestra sets off on jaunty march, later joined by the piano
    0:25
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano propels orchestra into final section
    0:46
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Summation and cue to the movement as a whole
    0:22
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    An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Finale (Complete)
    9:08

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