Serenade Nr. 2 / Variationen über ein Thema von Joseph Haydn / Ungarische Tänze

Album by Johannes Brahms & London Symphony Orchestra & Michael Tilson Thomas

This compilation of orchestral works by Johannes Brahms comprises pieces composed and published between 1859 and 1873. The repertoire ranges from lyrical early serenade writing through orchestral variations and folk‑inspired dances, reflecting Brahms's progression from Romantic lyricism towards a concentrated engagement with classical forms and Central European rhythms in his middle period.
First released: 10th January 1992

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Serenade no. 2 for Small Orchestra in A major, op. 16: I. Allegro moderato
    9:20
  2. 2.
    Serenade no. 2 for Small Orchestra in A major, op. 16: II. Scherzo. Vivace – Trio
    3:07
  3. 3.
    Serenade no. 2 for Small Orchestra in A major, op. 16: III. Adagio non troppo
    9:10
  4. 4.
    Serenade no. 2 for Small Orchestra in A major, op. 16: IV. Quasi menuetto – Trio
    5:32
  5. 5.
    Serenade no. 2 for Small Orchestra in A major, op. 16: V. Rondo. Allegro
    6:11
  6. 6.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Chorale St. Antoni. Andante
    2:09
  7. 7.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation I. Poco più animato
    1:18
  8. 8.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation II. Più vivace
    0:57
  9. 9.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation III. Con moto
    1:59
  10. 10.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation IV. Andante con moto
    2:19
  11. 11.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation V. Vivace
    0:52
  12. 12.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation VI. Vivace
    1:19
  13. 13.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation VII. Grazioso
    3:06
  14. 14.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Variation VIII: Presto non troppo
    1:02
  15. 15.
    Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56a: Finale. Andante
    3:42
  16. 16.
    Hungarian Dance no. 1 in G minor: Allegro molto
    2:56
  17. 17.
    Hungarian Dance no. 3 in F major: Allegretto
    2:23
  18. 18.
    Hungarian Dance no. 10 in F major: Presto
    1:47
  19. 19.
    Hungarian Dance no. 17 in F-sharp minor: Andantino
    3:48
  20. 20.
    Hungarian Dance no. 18 in D major: Molto vivace
    1:27
  21. 21.
    Hungarian Dance no. 19 in B minor: Allegretto
    1:58
  22. 22.
    Hungarian Dance no. 20 in E minor: Poco Allegretto – Vivace
    3:10
  23. 23.
    Hungarian Dance no. 21 in E minor: Vivace
    1:24

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