From the Archives - Pierre Monteux conducts Brahms and Ravel

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM CST

Have you ever heard music by Johannes Brahms conducted by someone who actually met Brahms in person? In the first of three shows about the great French conductor Pierre Monteux, we will hear Brahms’ Second Symphony interpreted by someone who knew the composer. Monteux will also interpret one of the most famous works in the classical repertoire.

Compositions and Recordings

Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
by Johannes Brahms
Pierre Monteux and the San Francisco Symphony

Bolero
by Maurice Ravel
Pierre Monteux and the London Symphony Orchestra

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3