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A concoction of German student drinking songs, Brahms wrote the Academic Overture as thanks to Breslau University for awarding him an honorary degree. Film buffs might recognise the main tune - it appears in Animal House. Composer: Johannes Brahms Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Grant Llewellyn Recording date: 01 October 2000 Date of broadcast: 02 May 2001
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