In Brahms pt. 13 we pause the narrative and retrace our steps to spend some more time with the Second Symphony. A brief discussion of the symphony and an analysis of its motives will be presented, including excerpts from it and a complete recording by the Musopen Symphony. 

Works heard in this episode in order (all by Brahms):

-Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 73

Multiple excerpts recorded by Chang Ji, violin and Kevin Nordstrom, viola

1. Allegro non troppo

2. Adagio non troppo

3. Allegretto grazioso

4. Allegro con spirito

Musopen Symphony

https://musopen.org/music/65-symphony-no-2-in-d-major-op-73/

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