℗ 2009 SDG
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 - Alto Rhapsody
Nathalie Stutzmann, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
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Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 Johannes Brahms; Nathalie Stutzmann; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; Monteverdi Choir; John Eliot Gardiner |
12:57 | |||
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Gesang der Geister über den Wassern, Op. 167, D. 714 Franz Schubert; Monteverdi Choir; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner |
12:12 | |||
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Gruppe aus dem Tartarus, Op. 24 No. 1, D. 583 (Arr. J. Brahms) Franz Schubert; Monteverdi Choir; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner |
2:22 | |||
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An Schwager Kronos, Op. 19 No. 1, D. 396 (Arr. J. Brahms) Franz Schubert; Monteverdi Choir; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner |
2:26 | |||
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73 |
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I. Allegro non troppo Johannes Brahms; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner |
19:44 | |||
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II. Adagio non troppo Johannes Brahms; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner |
9:28 | |||
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III. Allegretto grazioso quasi andantino Johannes Brahms; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner |
5:07 | |||
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IV. Allegro con spirito Johannes Brahms; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique; John Eliot Gardiner |
9:08 | |||
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Total Playing Time 73:24
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"In the Second Symphony the period strings' lighter articulation gives Brahms's rhythms a sprightlier feel than in many modern sessions. …in Gesand der Geister Gardiner avoids any awkward episodic feeling by making the music tell the story of Goethe's poem fluently and with character.”
- BBC Music Magazine
"Energy and meticulous phrasing truly ignite this score. Strings use limited vibrato, with judicious portamento and expressively varied bowing.”
- The Observer
"Nathalie Stutzmann's expressive way with the Alto Rhapsody is a delight; and the Schubert items for male chorus make interesting companions.”
- The Times
- BBC Music Magazine
"Energy and meticulous phrasing truly ignite this score. Strings use limited vibrato, with judicious portamento and expressively varied bowing.”
- The Observer
"Nathalie Stutzmann's expressive way with the Alto Rhapsody is a delight; and the Schubert items for male chorus make interesting companions.”
- The Times
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