Capella Augustina (performed on historical instruments), Andreas Spering
Brahms composed the works early on in his career. The first serenade has symphonic proportions while the second is on a much smaller scale, both in length and instrumental scoring. In it Brahms does entirely without the violins and relies on the wind instruments to take the melodic leads.
Brahms composed the works early on in his career. The first serenade has symphonic proportions while the second is on a much smaller scale, both in length and instrumental scoring. In it Brahms does entirely without the violins and relies on the wind instruments to take the melodic leads.
"I have not compared them with the various alternatives currently available, but in general these are fresh performances making the most of the music’s youthful qualities. The disc is well recorded, has good notes by Silke Schloen, and is well filled, albeit at the expense of the first movement repeat in the First Serenade. I strongly recommend it, either as a sole recording of these works, or as an interesting alternative to performances in a more autumnal vein on modern instruments." --John Sheppard, MusicWeb International
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