How did two of the greatest violin concerti reach the concert hall? Mr. Somers explains some of the background of the Brahms and Dvorak concerti as we listen to some amazing "fiddle" music. Was Brahm piece "enhanced" by the brilliant violinist Joseph Joachim, the wunderkind who brought the Beethoven violin concerto to life? Was Dvorak a victim of prejudice because of his Czech heritage? Did Brahms come to the rescue to open the door to the music world for Dvorak's work?

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