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An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Introduction; opening horn call and piano's answer
1:50 - 2
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Rising three-note scalewise pattern
0:25 - 3
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Quicker, descending six-note 'answer'
0:18 - 4
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Second, answering phrase
0:32 - 5
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Main Theme completed by orchestra
0:50 - 6
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Peace shattered as piano bursts back in like a tiger
1:24 - 7
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Variant of opening horn call in bass
0:19 - 8
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Orchestra returns; beginning of Exposition proper
2:25 - 9
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Big, 'singing' theme in orchestra; piano 'forgotten'
0:41 - 10
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Call to arms by strings; marshalling of orchestral forces
1:03 - 11
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano re-enters fry with massive expansion of opening figure
0:48 - 12
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano 'explores' two main facets of opening theme
0:45 - 13
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Transition. Sense of key weakened. Piano and orchestra come together
1:07 - 14
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano and orchestra 'argue' over speed of thematic three-note rise
0:41 - 15
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano and orchestra in friendly dialogue before piano falls away
1:28 - 16
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: 'Winged' harmonic shadow of pure pianistic tone-colour
0:45 - 17
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: New 'transitional' theme from orchestra developed by piano
1:51 - 18
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: After indecision and discussion, the mood suddenly turns playful
0:26 - 19
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Reminder of Second Main Theme in its original form
0:43 - 20
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Ttransfomation of Second Main Theme by piano
0:40 - 21
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano hijacks orchestra's 'call to arms'
0:43 - 22
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano and orchestra, now allies, explore theme, but with piano leading
1:08 - 23
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Dramatic eruption of orchestra leads to the Development section
1:13 - 24
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Pianistic 'tiger' replaced by gentle reflective, soft-spoken poet
0:30 - 25
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Transformed 'tiger' theme amicably shared by piano and orchestra
0:44 - 26
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: An apparently new theme - But Battlle Hymn of the Republic?
0:41 - 27
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Brief, downward-driving section prepares for the Recapitulation
0:54 - 28
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: On the threshold of the Recapitulation
0:54 - 29
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Recapitulation: The Magical Return
1:06 - 30
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: From Gate-crashing Tiger to Celestial Tenderness - And a surprise
1:17 - 31
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: And unexpected and portentus change of mood, suggesting tragedy
1:01 - 32
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Summation
0:30 - 33
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Movement (Complete)
17:16 - 34
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Second Movement: The upward-driving opening gambit, piano alone
0:13 - 35
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Downward-driving answer from lower strings
0:27 - 36
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme vs Melody
0:58 - 37
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Eerie, unharmonised, 'white' sound of Second Theme
0:45 - 38
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Second Theme taken up and developed by piano
1:25 - 39
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Expectation and surprise; harmonic fluidity and intensifying drama
1:40 - 40
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Return (and transformation) of Theme Two
0:41 - 41
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme One returns in orchestra; Theme Three emerges in major mode
1:00 - 42
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Sequence of fragmentary episodes begins with unexpected fanfare
0:58 - 43
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Variant of Theme Three in piano
0:36 - 44
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Rescored variant of 'fanfare' theme; from grandeur to solemnity
0:21 - 45
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Rhapsodic variant of fanfare, This time for piano alone
0:24 - 46
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Recapitulation of opening, with piano and orchestra reversing roles
1:07 - 47
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme Two transformed by new instrumentation
0:36 - 48
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Cue and Second Movement (Complete)
9:23 - 49
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Introduction, cue and First Main Theme
1:53 - 50
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme One taken up by strings and solo oboe; piano's entry
1:20 - 51
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Complex variant of Theme One with very different speed and rhythm
0:42 - 52
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Orchestra and piano in mixed variants of Theme One, now intensified
1:10 - 53
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Theme Two, hushed and 'tuneless', with piano, clarinets and strings
1:28 - 54
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Oboe Theme returns, now delicately embroidered by the piano
0:46 - 55
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Cue and Third Movement (Complete)
11:50 - 56
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Finale. Introduction, cue and Main Theme
0:57 - 57
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Violins take up tune, with winds and piano accompanying
0:24 - 58
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano introduces Pt. 2 of the main theme
0:37 - 59
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Pt. 3 of the theme, led by piano, in 'fiercely' self-confident mood
0:54 - 60
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Episode, Pt. 1
0:47 - 61
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Episode, Pt. 2
0:23 - 62
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano hands theme over to clarinets and bassoons
0:15 - 63
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: First Episode, Pt. 3, in piano, first; then flutes and oboes
0:40 - 64
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Strings and flutes take theme, with bubbling commentary from piano
0:28 - 65
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Tipsy dancers (piano and winds) return, tiring; strings take over
0:38 - 66
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: In the central Episode, the orchestra throws down a dramatic challenge
0:28 - 67
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: ... To which the piano duly responds with a stormy outburst
0:10 - 68
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano kick-starts run-up to final section in a variant of the main theme
0:41 - 69
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Orchestra sets off on jaunty march, later joined by the piano
0:25 - 70
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Piano propels orchestra into final section
0:46 - 71
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Summation and cue to the movement as a whole
0:22 - 72
An Introduction to … BRAHMS: Finale (Complete)
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