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Johannes Brahms: The Symphonies [ CD / Box Set ]

Johannes Brahms: The Symphonies

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  • Released Date: 12 Jul 2024

  • Genre: Classical

Our Take

YANNICK NEZET-SEGUIN & CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF EUROPE have taken on the formidable task of tackling Johannes Brahms' Symphonies, and boy, do they deliver.

From the moment you hit play on this album, you're transported to a world of majestic horns, sweeping strings, and stirring melodies. Nezet-Seguin's expert conducting leads the Chamber Orchestra of Europe in a performance that is both precise and full of emotion.

Symphony No. 1 kicks things off with a bang, with its triumphant opening theme setting the tone for the rest of the album. The orchestra's tight ensemble playing and exquisite dynamics bring out all the nuances of Brahms' score, from the delicate woodwind solos to the thundering brass fanfares.

In Symphony No. 2, Nezet-Seguin and the orchestra truly shine, capturing the pastoral beauty and lyrical warmth of Brahms' music. The lush string textures and nimble woodwind passages are a joy to listen to, and the finale's exuberant energy is infectious.

Symphony No. 3 sees the orchestra at their most introspective, with Nezet-Seguin coaxing out every ounce of emotion from Brahms' melancholic melodies. The bittersweet beauty of the music is achingly poignant, and the clarity and finesse of the playing is truly stunning.

Symphony No. 4 brings the album to a grand, majestic conclusion, with its epic scope and dramatic intensity. Nezet-Seguin's dynamic interpretation and the orchestra's virtuosic playing combine to create a truly unforgettable listening experience.

In short, YANNICK NEZET-SEGUIN & CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF EUROPE's rendition of Brahms' Symphonies is a triumph of musicianship and artistry. Do yourself a favour and give it a listen - you won't be disappointed.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. I. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro - Meno Allegro
2. II. Andante Sostenuto
3. III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
4. IV. Adagio - Piu Andante - Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Brio - Piu Allegro


Disc: 2
1. I. Allegro Non Troppo
2. II. Adagio Non Troppo - L'istesso Tempo, Ma Grazioso
3. III. Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andantino) - Presto Ma Non Assai
4. IV. Allegro Con Spirito


Disc: 3
1. I. Allegro Con Brio
2. II. Andante
3. III. Poco Allegretto
4. IV. Allegro
5. I. Allegro Non Troppo
6. II. Andante Moderato
7. III. Allegro Giocoso - Poco Meno Presto - Tempo I
8. IV. Allegro Energico E Passionato - Più Allegro

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