Symphonies 1 & 2

Album by Johannes Brahms & Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt & Howard Griffiths

Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 are orchestral works by Johannes Brahms, completed in 1876 and 1877. They exemplify late Romantic symphonic style with rich orchestration, contrapuntal and thematic development, and classical structural forms, marking Brahms's establishment as a symphonist who engaged deeply with the classical tradition.
First released: 3rd July 2015

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro
    15:17
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: II. Andante sostenuto
    7:49
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso
    4:52
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Più andante - Allegro non troppo ma con brio
    16:31
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppo
    14:08
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppo
    7:47
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino)
    4:48
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spirito
    9:11

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