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BAND/ARTIST: Bruno Walter
- Title: Brahms: Symphony No. 3
- Year Of Release: 1960 [2017]
- Label: HDTT [HDTT4696]
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: FLAC (Tracks) | 24 Bit/192 kHz
- Total Time: 00:33:14
- Total Size: 1,36 GB (+3%rec.)
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Brahm's Third Symphony, rst performed at one of the concerts of the Vienna
Philharmonic Society, December 2, 1883, is undoubtedly the most popular of
the series for the reason that it is clearer in its general construction than the
others. At the same time, while less complicated and elaborate in its development, it is not lacking in ideas of a thoroughly poetical kind and in great variety
of color.
The rst movement opens with a short prelude of powerful chords by the wind
instruments, introducing the rst theme, a majestic melody, which is given out
by the violins, accompanied by the violas and cellos, and supported by the
trombones. The theme, which is peculiarly brilliant and even heroic in it style,
is treated with masterly skill as it progresses from a steady and peaceful ow to
highest point of vigor and majesty. In the transition to the second theme,
however, announced by the clarinets, occurs a more restful period; and the
theme itself, which is graceful and pastoral in style, imparts a serious, earnest
character to the movement, which is still further enforced by the skillfully
constructed Coda.
The second movement might almost be termed a rhapsody, as it is very short
and is not elaborated after the customary manner. The greater part of the
movement indeed rests upon and grows out of the opening theme, which is a
simple but graceful and joyous melody, in strong contrast with the epic
character of the work. This theme is taken alternately by the wind instruments,
violas, and cellos, and is freely treated in variations, which give beautiful
tone-color to it. It has a brief rest while the clarinets and bassoons give out a
resonant, stirring phrase as if foreshadowing what is to come. It is hardly
pronounced enough, however , to be called a second theme. The rst subject at
once returns and goes on to the end in a series of delightfully contrasted
eects.
The third movement, which takes the place of the ordinary Scherzo, is mostly
serious in its style, and really xes the general character of the symphony. Its
principal theme, a genuine sample of the Lied, is given out by the cellos, at rst
fanciful, tender, and full of simple grace, then reminiscent and contemplative,
and at last dreamy; to which succeeds a passage for the wind instruments,
soothing and almost suppliant.
The Allegretto dies away in soft chords which lead to the Finale -- a passionate,
agitated, and sombre movement, yet heroic, elevated, and strong in its style.
The theme with which it opens rushes past with all the haste and mystery of a
vision in a dream, and then reappears in a new harmonic form, only to grow
more sorrowful and gloomy with the entrance of the trombones preluding a
new phrase, for now the sentiment changes and we have in its place a
passionate conict. Through the erce and determined phrases of the violins,
however, is heard the steady, jubilant song of the cellos. As they announce the
victory the gloom disappears, and gives place to peace and rest once more,
dignied and ennobled by the heroic theme of the rst movement.
Tracks:
1. Allegro con brio 10:00
2. Andante 8:40
3. Poco Allegretto 6:16
4. Allegro 8:18
Personnel:
Bruno Walter
The Columbia Symphony Orchestra
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Philharmonic Society, December 2, 1883, is undoubtedly the most popular of
the series for the reason that it is clearer in its general construction than the
others. At the same time, while less complicated and elaborate in its development, it is not lacking in ideas of a thoroughly poetical kind and in great variety
of color.
The rst movement opens with a short prelude of powerful chords by the wind
instruments, introducing the rst theme, a majestic melody, which is given out
by the violins, accompanied by the violas and cellos, and supported by the
trombones. The theme, which is peculiarly brilliant and even heroic in it style,
is treated with masterly skill as it progresses from a steady and peaceful ow to
highest point of vigor and majesty. In the transition to the second theme,
however, announced by the clarinets, occurs a more restful period; and the
theme itself, which is graceful and pastoral in style, imparts a serious, earnest
character to the movement, which is still further enforced by the skillfully
constructed Coda.
The second movement might almost be termed a rhapsody, as it is very short
and is not elaborated after the customary manner. The greater part of the
movement indeed rests upon and grows out of the opening theme, which is a
simple but graceful and joyous melody, in strong contrast with the epic
character of the work. This theme is taken alternately by the wind instruments,
violas, and cellos, and is freely treated in variations, which give beautiful
tone-color to it. It has a brief rest while the clarinets and bassoons give out a
resonant, stirring phrase as if foreshadowing what is to come. It is hardly
pronounced enough, however , to be called a second theme. The rst subject at
once returns and goes on to the end in a series of delightfully contrasted
eects.
The third movement, which takes the place of the ordinary Scherzo, is mostly
serious in its style, and really xes the general character of the symphony. Its
principal theme, a genuine sample of the Lied, is given out by the cellos, at rst
fanciful, tender, and full of simple grace, then reminiscent and contemplative,
and at last dreamy; to which succeeds a passage for the wind instruments,
soothing and almost suppliant.
The Allegretto dies away in soft chords which lead to the Finale -- a passionate,
agitated, and sombre movement, yet heroic, elevated, and strong in its style.
The theme with which it opens rushes past with all the haste and mystery of a
vision in a dream, and then reappears in a new harmonic form, only to grow
more sorrowful and gloomy with the entrance of the trombones preluding a
new phrase, for now the sentiment changes and we have in its place a
passionate conict. Through the erce and determined phrases of the violins,
however, is heard the steady, jubilant song of the cellos. As they announce the
victory the gloom disappears, and gives place to peace and rest once more,
dignied and ennobled by the heroic theme of the rst movement.
Tracks:
1. Allegro con brio 10:00
2. Andante 8:40
3. Poco Allegretto 6:16
4. Allegro 8:18
Personnel:
Bruno Walter
The Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Year 2017 | Classical | Oldies | FLAC / APE | HD & Vinyl
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