Johannes Brahms: Serenades Nrs. 1 & 2 - Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouworchestra
Johannes Brahms: Serenade Nr. 1 D-dur, Op. 11 • Serenade Nr. 2 A-dur, Op. 16
Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouworchestra
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Classical | ADD | Philips Silver Line Classics (1976/1980)
The two Serenades, Op. 11 and 16, represented two of the earliest efforts by Johannes Brahms to write orchestral music. They both date from the 1850s when Brahms was residing in Detmold.
The first serenade was completed in 1857. At that time, Brahms was also working on his First Piano Concerto. Originally scored for wind and string octet and then expanded into a longer work for chamber nonet, the serenade was later adapted for orchestra. It consists of six movements.
The second serenade was written in 1859 and dedicated to Clara Schumann. It was revised in 1875. It is scored for a standard orchestra, but without violins.
These recordings by Bernard Haitink with the Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam date back from the late seventies and were re-released in Philips' Silver Line Classics series. A must-have for fans of Haitink and the RCO. Enjoy!
Tracklist:
Serenade Nr. 1 D-dur, Op. 11
1. Allegro molto
2. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo – Trio. Poco più moto
3. Adagio non troppo
4. Menuetto I – Menuetto II
5. Scherzo. Allegro – Trio
6. Rondo. Allegro
Serenade Nr. 2 A-dur, Op. 16
7. Allegro moderato
8. Scherzo. Vivace – Trio
9. Adagio non troppo (A minor)
10. Quasi menuetto – Trio
11. Rondo. Allegro
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