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Upbeat Live: Ax Plays Brahms with Sarah Cahill

Pianist and writer, Sarah Cahill, discusses music by Mahler, Berg and Brahms.

This talk was given at the performance of Ax Plays Brahms at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

BERG Three Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6

BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1

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