The sounds of Brahms' Lullaby play over the public announcement system. Anita Malsom, a housekeeper, stops what she's doing in whatever department she is in for a brief moment. Switchboard operator ...
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Johannes Brahms is not known for his sense of humour, but his Second Symphony is downright funny. Its lilting themes and exuberant turns have given it a reputation as a "pastoral" symphony (the kind ...