Brahms' Magnificent Four! Symphonies No 1 and 2

In a first for the Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra, we present a complete cycle of Brahms's four symphonies over one weekend. The four symphonies are a pinnacle of Brahms's career, and of music in the 19th century. They cover a wide range of emotions, from the stern drama of the first through the joy of the second, the nostalgic reflection of the third to the power of the fourth. A rare event, not to be missed!
On Saturday March 25th at 7.30pm you can hear Brahms’ Symphonies No 1 and 2. The First Symphony is strong and serious and Brahms shares a home key - C Minor - with Beethoven’s Fifth. Brahms always felt in awe of Beethoven! The Second in D Major shares with Beethoven’s Second the same relaxed warm and sunny mood, full of delightful tunes. Symphonies No 3 and 4 can be heard at 3.0pm on Sunday 26th March.
We are playing from the score that has been researched and produced by Nottingham University's own Emeritus Professor of Music Robert Pascall. His daughter Clara leads the cello section in these concerts.