Sunday, 1/5/2025
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Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major op. 90

Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor op. 98



Ecumenical Philharmonic

Frank Christian Aranowski



Johannes Brahms, regarded as one of the greatest symphonists in music history, once remarked: “A symphony is no longer just a merry affair since Haydn, but a matter of life and death.” Our long-time concert-goers are already familiar with our New Year's concerts as events with rather contemplative and profound programs. As the year changes, it is only fitting to take stock, far from any distractions: What has been? What is to come? In keeping with our tradition, we will present two magnificent works with his Symphonies No. 3 and 4, which delve into these questions with the utmost seriousness and drama, but also with enchanting beauty, grace, and confidence. From the Third, “joy and sorrow, solitude and triumph, renunciation and infinite tenderness” resound (Kurt Pahlen). Regarding the 4th and final symphony of the great Hanseatic man, the Viennese “music pope” Eduard Hanslick once expressed that listening to it felt as if he was being beaten up by two terribly witty people. Nevertheless, this demanding work forged its way into the hearts of listeners and is now one of the most beloved and frequently performed orchestral works by the composer.

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