In this introduction to the life of Johannes Brahms we rhapsodize on key themes in the great composer's life, and begin to sketch his unique position in the history of music.

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Music heard in this episode (all by Brahms):

1. Intermezzo in B-flat minor, op. 117 no. 2

2. Serenade in D major op. 11, mvt. 1