Michael Parloff: Lecture on Brahms & The Schumanns, Part 1; Le Boréal Cruise Ship, Ponant Cruises

Michael Parloff discusses the relationship between Johannes Brahms and Robert and Clara Schumann and the effects that this relationship had on Brahms's music.
Part 1 (ca. 62’) of the 2-part talk was recorded on October 3, 2016, onboard Le Boréal, a French cruise ship operated by Compagnie du Ponant.
This talk focuses on the period from 1853 to 1856, the early years of Brahms’s relationship with Robert and Clara Schumann. Part 1 includes musical excerpts and discussions of the following pieces:
Brahms: Piano Sonata in C major, op. 1 - 13:45
Brahms, Schumann, & Dietrich's collaborative “F-A-E Sonata” for violin and piano - 20:44
Robert Schumann: ABEGG Variations, op. 1 - 22:49
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, op. 120 - 24:25
Robert Schumann: Bunte Blätter, Op. 99, Albumblatt No. 1 - 42:22
Clara Schumann: Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 20 - 44:07
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 9 - 46:11
Clara Schumann: Romance in B minor, op. posthumous - 58:37
Part 2 of this 2-part lecture can also be viewed on RUclips at • Michael Parloff: Lectu... . It focuses on the period from 1856 to 1897, the end of Brahms’s and Clara Schumann’s lives.

[@SergioValenzuela]

Dear Michael, I´m In awe listening to this lecture, so rich in details , delightfully narrated , like becoming hooked on a killer tv show in which i can´t resist rushing to episode 2. Also, I sense an echo of the Brahms f minor Sonata op.5 , 2nd movement in the achingly beautiful Romance by Clara in B minor op. post, may be it´s just my imagination . Thank You for keeping this excellent channels and lectures available on RUclips, in an era of saturated noise.

[@stephanier4628]

Terrific! Thank you so much for this insightful and thoroughly researched lecture - it is also so helpfully humanizes Brahms and both of the Schumanns.

[@elliecat8693]

This is fabulous! You're a wonderful storyteller. So much to enjoy and learn in this. Many thanks.

[@jpandrad]

Thank you so much for such an enlightening look into this most fascinating musical triangle. I just started learning the Variations opus 9, and it was a wonderful surprise to find so much insight about this work in your lecture. Thank you! On to Part 2!

[@piarb]

Thank you for this fascinating lecture!

[@nicholasemerson3155]

Love your lectures! Thank you.

[@michaelparloff1155]

Thanks very much, Nicholas. I'm happy that you enjoy them!

[@Davidrowellbass]

I love your videos. Can you please tell me the recording you used of Brahms' Piano Sonata in C major, op. 1?

[@michaelparloff1155]

Thank you, David. I'm glad you enjoyed the talk. The performer of the Brahms Sonata is Idil Biret on the Naxos label.

[@mbmb6743]

"Once Robert dies, I'm out of here." Yes, Brahms was a genius.

[@suzil8598]

can anyone list the pieces played here?

[@michaelparloff1155]

All of the pieces are listed in the text section under the video. Just click on "Show More."

[@bobsmith-ov3kn]

it's like a tribute to a tribute to a tribute... chopin > schumann > clara > brahms x.x