Brahms: Symphonies 3 And 4

Epic. Magnificent. Generous. Flowing. Majestic. Surprising. Overwhelming. And above all Joyous. The two final symphonies of Johannes Brahms are undisputed masterpieces: passionate, intensely lyrical, a thrilling blend of grandeur and intimacy. In th e h ands of Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, these soaring yet deeply personal works spring to life, revealing new delights at every turn. For these performances, the ACO has expanded to include the unique colours of wind instruments from Brahms’ own world. The resulting sound, in the words of the Sydney Morning Herald review, was ‘a revelation: superbly blended horns and trumpets wit hou t the bright blare of a modern symphonic sound, an agile, liquid tone from flutes and clarinets and a gorgeous warmth in the lo wer wind and brass, all matched with a string sound with a bold but never harsh attack.’ With a total size of around 50 players, the se recordings show the ACO at its fullest strength, well beyond its usual compact forces, yet maintaining its trademark clarity and vitality. This is in line with the Brahms himself, who refused to allow the orchestra to be augmented beyond 48 players for t he premiere of his Fourth Symphony. Here we encounter the full flowering of Brahms’ symphonic genius: a composer profoundly awar e of the richness of his own musical heritage, yet determined to push the boundaries into new realms of expressive power. A mus ici an utterly at home with the wild fire of gypsy music, ye

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Format: CD
Artist: Australian Chamber Orchestra
Release Date: 05 July 2021
Genre: Classical Music
Label: Abc Classic
Distributor: Rocket Group