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.