Symphony No. 2 / Variations on a Theme by Haydn

Album by Johannes Brahms & Scottish Chamber Orchestra & Charles Mackerras

Symphony No. 2 and Variations on a Theme by Haydn are orchestral works by the German composer Johannes Brahms, composed in 1877 and 1873 respectively. They exemplify Brahms's synthesis of Classical forms with Romantic harmony and orchestration; the symphony is characterised by lyrical, pastoral writing while the Variations display contrapuntal craftsmanship and formal economy that mark his mature instrumental output.
First released: 1st October 1997

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppo
    19:43
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppo
    8:54
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi Andantino)
    5:04
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spirito
    9:04
  5. 5.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Chorale St. Antoni. Andante
    1:54
  6. 6.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation I. Poco più animato
    1:10
  7. 7.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation II. Più vivace
    0:55
  8. 8.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation III. Con moto
    1:40
  9. 9.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation IV. Andante con moto
    1:59
  10. 10.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation V. Vivace
    0:53
  11. 11.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation VI. Vivace
    1:15
  12. 12.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation VII. Grazioso
    2:49
  13. 13.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation VIII. Presto non troppo
    0:55
  14. 14.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a: Finale. Andante
    3:39

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