Performance of Brahms: Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102 (1954 Performance) with Isaac Stern, violin

Brahms: Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102 (1954 Performance)

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This monumental work features a powerful orchestral presence and rugged solo parts. Its true motivations are deeply serious, stemming from Brahms’ fallout with his close friend and collaborator, violinist Joseph Joachim. According to Clara Schumann, the concerto was intended as a gesture of reconciliation and helped lead to a renewed connection between the two men. The Double Concerto premiered in 1887 with Brahms conducting. Brahms dedicated the manuscript to Joachim, highlighting its personal significance.

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