Symphony no. 2 / Tragic Overture

Album by Johannes Brahms & Wiener Philharmoniker & Sir John Barbirolli

Symphony No. 2 and the Tragic Overture are orchestral works by Johannes Brahms, composed in 1877 and 1880 respectively. Both fall within the late Romantic tradition, employing traditional classical forms, rich harmonic language and varied orchestration; the symphony is characterised by lyrical, pastoral textures that consolidate Brahms's symphonic approach, while the overture presents a more concentrated, dramatic orchestral style with tightly woven contrapuntal textures.

Symphony no. 2 / Tragic Overture by Brahms - album cover

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1.
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppo
15:30
2.
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppo
10:22
3.
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi Andantino). Presto ma non assai. Tempo I
5:39
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Symphony No.2 in D major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spirito
9:55
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Tragic Overture, op. 81
13:12