Temirkanov conducts Brahms Symphony No. 2

Two landmark works by two of Germany's most acclaimed composers.

Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 was the last of his concertos to be performed by him and debuted alongside his Fifth and Sixth symphonies in a gargantuan concert in 1808.

When working on his sublime Second Symphony, Brahms wrote contentedly to a friend - 'The melodies flow so freely that one must be careful not to tread on them.'