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Viola Sonata in E flat major, Op 120 No. 2
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Performer: Eivind Ringstad (Viola)
Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov (Piano)
Recording date: 17 November 2017
Date of broadcast: 21 November 2017
The final work written in Brahms’ late burst of creativity for the clarinet, he would later transcribe this sonata for the viola. Beautiful melodies abound – any angst is quickly overcome in the middle movement. The feeling of intimate friendship prevails.
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Performer: Eivind Ringstad (Viola)
Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov (Piano)
Recording date: 17 November 2017
Date of broadcast: 21 November 2017