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Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op 111

Composer: Johannes Brahms
Performers: Meta4
Performer: Vladimir Mendelssohn (Viola)
Recording date: 09 May 2009
Date of broadcast: 21 October 2009

Optimism flows from the opening lyrical cello solo throughout this fantastic work. Fiery, passionate and mischievous, the last movement shows Brahms’ love of Gypsy music. Brahms gives prominent roles to the viola and cello.

Composer: Johannes Brahms
Performers: Meta4
Performer: Vladimir Mendelssohn (Viola)
Recording date: 09 May 2009
Date of broadcast: 21 October 2009

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