String Sextets
Album by Johannes Brahms & L’ Archibudelli
String Sextets is a collection of chamber works by Johannes Brahms, composed in 1860 and 1864. They are Romantic-era pieces for two violins, two violas and two cellos that blend classical forms, rich counterpoint and warm sonority, reflecting Brahms's development as a composer of instrumental music in his early-to-mid career.
First released: 23rd July 1996
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- 1.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 1 in in B-flat major, Op. 18: I. Allegro ma non troppo13:16
- 2.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 1 in in B-flat major, Op. 18: II. Andante ma moderato8:12
- 3.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 1 in in B-flat major, Op. 18: III. Scherzo. Allegro molto - Animato - Più animato2:56
- 4.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 1 in in B-flat major, Op. 18: IV. Rondo. Poco allegretto e grazioso9:03
- 5.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 2 in G major, Op. 36: I. Allegro non troppo12:59
- 6.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 2 in G major, Op. 36: II. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo6:07
- 7.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 2 in G major, Op. 36: III. Poco adagio8:44
- 8.Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos No. 2 in G major, Op. 36: IV. Poco allegro8:24