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Bernard Haitink conducts Emanuel Ax (piano) and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe in an all-Brahms Prom. Brahms: Symphony No 3 in F; Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor.

With Jonathan Swain

The Chamber Orchestra of Europe celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and in this concert, conductor Bernard Haitink, focuses on the expressive musical world of Brahms.

The Third Symphony is generally upbeat, but the energy of the final movement floats away to a quiet and elusive end. The First Piano Concerto is bound up with Brahms's intense friendship with Robert Schumann and his wife Clara, and his sense of loss at Schumann's tragic downward spiral into madness. Emanuel Ax is the soloist, a pianist renowned for his sensitive interpretations, and he rejoins the orchestra for more Brahms tomorrow.

Haitink, a distinguished interpreter of Brahms, admires the COE's ability to play together like chamber musicians.

Presented by Martin Handley

1 hour, 35 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Aug 2011 14:25
91热爆 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Claude Debussy

    'Cloches 脿 travers les feuilles' from Images, Book 2

    Performer: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano)

    • Chandos.
    • CHAN-10497.

  • Prom 47: Chamber Orchestra of Europe

    • Johannes Brahms

      Symphony no. 3 in F major Op.90

      Conductor: Bernard Haitink Performer: Chamber Orchestra of Europe

    • Johannes Brahms

      Concerto no. 1 in D minor Op.15

      Conductor: Bernard Haitink Performer: Emanuel Ax (piano) Performer: Chamber Orchestra of Europe

    • Robert Schumann

      Phantasiestucke Op.12

      Performer: Emanuel Ax (piano)

Broadcast

  • Wed 24 Aug 2011 14:25
    91热爆 Radio 3