NEW ON NAXOS | AUGUST 2022
Adam Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra © Toke Bjørneboe
Johannes BRAHMS (1833–1897) Complete Symphonies Danish Chamber Orchestra Adam Fischer
Brahms was 43 years old when, after a long period of maturation, his First Symphony was published. The conductor Felix Weingartner commented on it ‘taking hold like the claw of a lion’ and its urgency marked a new phase in Brahms’ musical development. The Second Symphony is traditionally seen as the pastoral element in the cycle, while the Third , with its melodic beauty, has the courage to end quietly, an act of astonishing serenity. The compelling Passacaglia finale of the Fourth Symphony represents a fitting summation to one of the greatest symphonic cycles in the classical canon. Key Features: • 2022 marks 25 years of close, innovative cooperation between Adam Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra . This has resulted in a number of releases, and gained international recognition. The conductor commented: ‘The many years together have created the foundation for a mutual understanding of music and a highly distinctive style of playing that has been recognised far beyond Denmark’s national borders.’ • The previous set of Beethoven’s complete symphonies (8.505251) was the most-awarded Naxos release in 2019. It won the Opus Klassik and International Classical Music Awards ‘Best Symphonic Recording’ categories, as well as ICMA’s ‘Recording of the Year’ award. Companion Titles – Other acclaimed complete symphonies boxed sets
8.574465-67 [3 Discs] Release Date: 26 Aug 2022
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Johannes BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto Danish Chamber Orchestra • Adam Fischer The Third Symphony is one of Brahms’ most poetic and evocative works, which the conductor of the first performance, Hans Richter dubbed as ‘Brahms’ Eroica ’. A moving cello theme in C minor starts the third movement, a world away from the traditional lighthearted scherzo. There is a Trio section, its sombre implications replaced by the return of the principal theme of the movement played by the French horn.
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