Symphony No. 3 / Variations on a Theme by Haydn

Album by Johannes Brahms & London Philharmonic Orchestra & Marin Alsop

Symphony No. 3 and the Variations on a Theme by Haydn are orchestral works by the composer Johannes Brahms, composed in 1883 and 1873 respectively. Both pieces exemplify Brahms's mature Romantic orchestral style, blending classical forms with dense counterpoint, rich harmonic language and rhythmic vitality, with the symphony illustrating his symphonic writing and the variations demonstrating his exploration of variation technique and engagement with classical models.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90: I. Allegro con brio - Un poco sostenuto - Tempo I
    13:09
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90: II. Andante
    9:04
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90: III. Poco allegretto
    5:49
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90: IV. Allegro
    8:38
  5. 5.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: St Antoni Chorale: Andante
    2:08
  6. 6.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 1: Poco più animato
    1:24
  7. 7.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 2: Più vivace
    0:56
  8. 8.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 3: Con moto
    1:59
  9. 9.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 4: Andante con moto
    2:26
  10. 10.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 5: Vivace
    0:56
  11. 11.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 6: Vivace
    1:18
  12. 12.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 7: Grazioso
    3:10
  13. 13.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation 8: Presto non troppo
    1:00
  14. 14.
    Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Finale: Andante
    3:54

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