Terence J. O’Grady

The Brahms Files Podcast

Music EN ↓ 5 episodes

A closer look at some of Brahms’ greatest works.

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Terence J. O’Grady

Episodes

Ep. 5 Brahms’ Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18, and Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op.25 25.04.2026 54:50

We'll talk about two important early chamber music works by Brahms: the Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18, and the Piano Quartet in G Minor. Op. 25.

Ep. 4 Brahms’ Piano Trio in B-Major, Op. 8 16.04.2026 59:17

We'll look at both versions of the trio, the original completed in 1854, and the second version completed in 1889.

Ep. 3 Brahms’ Variations for Piano 08.04.2026 59:50

We'll look at Brahms' Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op. 21, No. 2; Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 9; Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 21, No. 1; and Variations on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24.

Ep. 2 Brahms’ Ballades, Op. 10 07.03.2026 40:34

We'll talk about Brahms' four Ballades from Op. 10, composed in 1854.

Ep. 1 Brahms’ Early Works for Piano 19.02.2026 1:19:34

We'll look at an early scherzo and three piano sonatas.