Brahms / Gewandhausorchester Leipzig -Symphony 2 In D Major

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1. SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR OP.73 (1877) I. ALLEGRO NON TROPPO
2. SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR OP.73 (1877) II. ADAGIO NON TROPPO
3. SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR OP.73 (1877) III. ALLEGRETTO GRAZIO
4. SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR OP.73 (1877) IV. ALLEGRO CON SPIRIT
5. ACADEMIC FESTIVAL OVERTURE IN C MINOR OP.80 (1880)

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Maestro Herbert Blomstedt and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig continue their integral Brahms symphonies project with a recording of the composerâ??s Second Symphony in D Major, alongside his Academic Festival Overture. Although idyllic and pastoral at first sight, Brahms himself remarked that he had â??never written anything so sadâ?. Blomstedt and the orchestra bring out all the different moods and colours of this exceptional work, while the Academic Festival Overture provides a jubilant, glorious conclusion. This album was recorded live at the Gewandhaus, Leipzig, in October 2019. - .. & ACADEMIC FESTIVAL OVERTURE

Maestro Herbert Blomstedt and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig continue their integral Brahms symphonies project with a recording of the composer's Second Symphony in D Major, alongside his Academic Festival Overture. Although idyllic and pastoral at first sight, Brahms himself remarked that he had "never written anything so sad". Blomstedt and the orchestra bring out all the different moods and colors of this exceptional work, while the Academic Festival Overture provides a jubilant, glorious conclusion. Blomstedt's work as a conductor is inseparably linked to his religious and human ethos, and his interpretations combine great faithfulness to the score and analytical precision with a soulfulness that awakens the music to pulsating life. In the more than sixty years of his career, he has acquired the unrestricted respect of the musical world. The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig is the oldest civic orchestra in the world with a glorious history, and is still counted among the world's leading ensembles. Their PENTATONE debut with Brahms' First Symphony and Tragic Overture (2020) received rave reviews.

Recorded live at the Gewandhaus, Leipzig, in October 2019. Booklet in English and German.

Experience the brilliance of German Romanticism with "Symphony No. 2 Op.73 & Academic Festival Overture" on CD, performed by the acclaimed conductor Herbert Blomstedt and GEWA, released by Pentatone. This recording features Johannes Brahms' majestic Symphony No. 2?a work celebrated for its lyrical beauty and radiant optimism?alongside his spirited Academic Festival Overture, a vibrant homage to student life and tradition. Herbert Blomstedt is renowned worldwide for his insightful interpretations of classical repertoire; throughout his illustrious career, he has led top orchestras such as the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and San Francisco Symphony, earning numerous awards including Grammy nominations and prestigious honorary doctorates. The label behind this release, Pentatone, is recognized globally for its commitment to superior sound quality and artistic excellence in classical music recordings.

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PTC5186851

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