Utwory na płycie:

• Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68: i. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro
• Symphony No.3 in F major, Op.90: ii. Andante
• Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68: iii. Un poco allegretto e grazioso
• Symphony No.3 in F major, Op.90: iv. Allegro

Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68
Symphony No.3 in F major, Op.90

This new disc from the Philharmonia completes the collection of Brahms symphonies conducted by Christoph Von Dohna´nyi.

Symphony No. 1 - Or Beethoven's 10th as conductor Hans von Bülow refered to it for it's Beethovian like themes. It took Brahms at least 14 years to finish the symphony, however it was premiered in 1876 to great acclaim.

Symphony No. 3 - Written in 1883 this is perhaps the composer's most elusive symphony. It is certainly his most adventurous, featuring daring modulations and a Schumann-esque scheme of thematic inter-relationships.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is widely recognised as the UK's finest orchestra with an impressive recording legacy. Christoph Von Dohna´nyi has been affiliated with the Philharmonia since 1994. He was made Honorary Conductor for life in 2008 after 11 years as principle conductor

"… these live performances are about subtle shading and unexaggerated, probing thoughtfulness, bringing out the Classical rather than the Romantic side of Brahms."

Classic FM Magazine



"… a very sensitive interpreter … the slow movement [of the First Symphony] is very lyrical with some effective instrumental dovetailing and plenty of light and shade, and the finale generates an impressive sense of joyous release."

Gramophone



"Both performances are well played by the Philharmonia from whom the conductor obtains a sound that is lean and muscular."

Musicweb International

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Release date: 28th March 2011