Symphonie No. 3; Tragische Ouvertüre; Schicksalslied

by Johannes Brahms

Symphonie No. 3; Tragische Ouvertüre; Schicksalslied cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: August 1990
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 1:07:17
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This profound recording captures the deep, autumnal warmth characteristic of Brahms' orchestral masterpieces. The soaring string sections and robust brass arrangements vividly articulate the intricate thematic developments and melancholic undertones of the Romantic era.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, melodic, choral, orchestral, symphonic, long-form, virtuosic

Tracklist

  1. Tragische Ouvertüre Op. 81 = Tragic Overture, Op. 81 = Ouverture Tragique, Op. 81 = Ouverture Tragica, Op. 81. Allegro Non Troppo (12:59)
  2. Schicksalslied Op. 54 Von Friedrich Hölderlin Für Chor Und Orchester = Song Of Destiny, Op. 54 For Chorus And Orchestra = Chant De Destin, Op. 54 Pour Chœur Et Orchestre = Canto Del Destino, Op. 54 Per Coro E Orchestra. »Iht Wandelt Droben Im Licht«. Langsam Und Sehnsuchtsvoll – Allegro – Adagio (16:51)
  3. 1. Allegro Con Brio (13:35)
  4. 2. Andante (8:24)
  5. 3. Poco Allegretto (6:27)
  6. 4. Allegro (9:01)

Credits

  • Johannes Brahms - primary artist
  • Claudio Abbado - primary artist, conductor
  • Friedrich Hölderlin - text by

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