The Brahms Effect with Tom Allen
Tom Allen explores Brahms genius with the LS String Quartet & Graham Lord, principal clarinet.
Tom Allen, musician, consummate storyteller and host of About Time on CBC Radio 2, leads us on an exploration of the creative passion behind Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet, a beloved masterwork of the Romantic era that changed the course of music history through its profound influence on generations of composers. Performed by London Symphonia’s String Quartet with Graham Lord, principal clarinet and soloist, the program includes a selection of works influenced by the Brahms Clarinet Quintet, including Steve Reich’s rarely performed New York Counterpoint with Graham Lord performing all 11 parts.
Recorded live at Metropolitan United, London, Ontario, April 18, 2026.
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Recorded Live
Tom Allen, musician, consummate storyteller and host of About Time on CBC Radio 2, leads us on an exploration of the creative passion behind Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet, a beloved masterwork of the Romantic era that changed the course of music history through its profound influence on generations of...
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Interviews with Guest Artists
Graham Lord, principal clarinetist and soloist in The Brahms Effect with Tom Allen and Andrew Chung, Artistic Producer of London Symphonia shine the spotlight on the clarinet. They discuss why the clarinet is such a magical pairing with the string quartet, the genius of Brahms' Clarinet Quintet, ...
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Concert Highlights
The Brahms Effect with Tom Allen is a terrific concert filled with great music and the superb artistry of London Symphonia's String Quartet and Graham Lord, principal clarinet. Narrated by Tom Allen, musician and one of Canada's most captivating storytellers, you will gain a greater understanding...
