Brahms' Magnificent Four! Symphonies No 3 and 4

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra

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 Sunday March 26th at 3.0pm come to hear Brahms’ Symphonies No 3 and 4.  The Third Symphony is the most personal with a beautiful and haunting third movement.  It is also the shortest of Brahms’ symphonies and the first major symphony to end quietly.  The Fourth is different again, including both tragedy and good humour and is a worthy conclusion to the cycle

We are playing from the scores researched and produced by Nottingham University's own Emeritus Professor of Music Robert Pascall.  His daughter Clara is leading the cello section in these concerts.