Serenade in A major, op. 16

Album by Johannes Brahms & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Carlo Zecchi

Serenade in A major, Op. 16 is an orchestral serenade by Johannes Brahms, composed in 1858–59. Scored for a classical orchestra with a generally light, lyrical character that balances chamber-like intimacy and colourful orchestration, it occupies an early place in Brahms's orchestral output and demonstrates his developing approach to melody and orchestral texture.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Serenade in A major, op. 16: I. Allegro moderato
  2. 2.
    Serenade in A major, op. 16: II. Scherzo (vivace)
  3. 3.
    Serenade in A major, op. 16: III. Adagio non troppo
  4. 4.
    Serenade in A major, op. 16: IV. Quasi menuetto
  5. 5.
    Serenade in A major, op. 16: V. Rondo (allegro)

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