Brahms: Most Beautiful Adagios

This curated collection captures the depth of emotion and tender melodies found in Brahms' masterful compositions. From the enchanting violin concerto to the introspective piano quartets, experience a journey of beauty through these exquisite adagios.

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a German composer and pianist known for his significant contributions to Romantic music. He was born on May 7, 1833, in Hamburg, Germany. Brahms' works are characterized by their intricate structures, rich harmonies, and deep emotional expression. He is often regarded as one of the "Three Bs" of classical music, alongside Bach and Beethoven.

Brahms showed early musical talent as a pianist and composer. He gained recognition with his compositions and performances in various European cities. He formed close friendships with notable musicians like Robert and Clara Schumann, who greatly influenced his career. Brahms' compositions span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, chamber music, choral works, solo piano pieces, and more. His symphonies are known for their complexity and adherence to classical forms while infusing them with his unique emotional depth. Brahms' chamber music, particularly his piano quartets, piano quintets, and string quintets, showcase his mastery of intricate counterpoint and lyricism.

Tracklist:
00:00:00 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. Adagio (Berliner Symphoniker, Eduardo Marturet & Borika van den Booren)
00:09:43 Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: III. Adagio non troppo (Dresdner Philharmonie, Heinz Bongartz)
00:26:35 Concerto For Violin, Cello & Orchestra in A Minor Op. 102: Andante (Emmy Verhey, Janos Starker, Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Arpas Jó)
00:35:00 Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio (Kristóf Baráti & Klára Würtz)
00:39:23 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15: II. Adagio (Mitteleuropa Orchestra, Marco Guidarini & Vincenzo Maltempo)
00:52:16 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppo (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)
01:02:08 Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8: III. Adagio (Gutman Trio)
01:10:38 Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderato (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)
01:21:21 Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120: II. Andante un poco adagio (Luca Sanzò & Maurizio Paciariello)
01:26:08 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. Andante (Mitteleuropa Orchestra, Marco Guidarini & Vincenzo Maltempo)
01:38:42 Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio (Kristóf Baráti & Klára Würtz)
01:45:47 Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)
01:54:14 Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: II. Andante-piu lento (Karl Leister & Brandis Quartet)
02:06:03 Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60: Andante (Derek Han, Isabelle Faust, Bruno Giuranna & Alain Meunier)
02:14:37 7 Fantasien, Op. 116: IV. Intermezzo in E Major. Adagio (Philipp Kopachevsky)
02:19:16 Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: II. Adagio (Karl Leister & Brandis Quartet)
02:27:09 4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119: I. Intermezzo in B Minor. Adagio (Philipp Kopachevsky)
02:30:55 String Quintet No.2 in G major Op.111 Adagio (Brandis Quartett & Brett Dean)
02:37:29 Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5 (Philipp Kopachevsky)
02:48:24 Piano Quartet No. 2 in A, Op. 26: Poco Adagio (Derek Han, Isabelle Faust, Bruno Giuranna & Alain Meunier)
02:58:28 Cello Sonata No.2 in F major Op.99 (Herre-Jan Stegenga & Philippe Entremont)
03:05:05 Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio – Più andante – Allegro non troppo ma con brio – Più allegro (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)

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[BrilliantClassics]

Thank you for listening!
Tracklist:
00:00:00 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. Adagio (Berliner Symphoniker, Eduardo Marturet & Borika van den Booren)
00:09:43 Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: III. Adagio non troppo (Dresdner Philharmonie, Heinz Bongartz)
00:26:35 Concerto For Violin, Cello & Orchestra in A Minor Op. 102: Andante (Emmy Verhey, Janos Starker, Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Arpas Jó)
00:35:00 Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio (Kristóf Baráti & Klára Würtz)
00:39:23 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15: II. Adagio (Mitteleuropa Orchestra, Marco Guidarini & Vincenzo Maltempo)
00:52:16 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppo (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)
01:02:08 Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8: III. Adagio (Gutman Trio)
01:10:38 Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderato (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)
01:21:21 Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120: II. Andante un poco adagio (Luca Sanzò & Maurizio Paciariello)
01:26:08 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. Andante (Mitteleuropa Orchestra, Marco Guidarini & Vincenzo Maltempo)
01:38:42 Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio (Kristóf Baráti & Klára Würtz)
01:45:47 Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)
01:54:14 Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: II. Andante-piu lento (Karl Leister & Brandis Quartet)
02:06:03 Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60: Andante (Derek Han, Isabelle Faust, Bruno Giuranna & Alain Meunier)
02:14:37 7 Fantasien, Op. 116: IV. Intermezzo in E Major. Adagio (Philipp Kopachevsky)
02:19:16 Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: II. Adagio (Karl Leister & Brandis Quartet)
02:27:09 4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119: I. Intermezzo in B Minor. Adagio (Philipp Kopachevsky)
02:30:55 String Quintet No.2 in G major Op.111 Adagio (Brandis Quartett & Brett Dean)
02:37:29 Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5 (Philipp Kopachevsky)
02:48:24 Piano Quartet No. 2 in A, Op. 26: Poco Adagio (Derek Han, Isabelle Faust, Bruno Giuranna & Alain Meunier)
02:58:28 Cello Sonata No.2 in F major Op.99 (Herre-Jan Stegenga & Philippe Entremont)
03:05:05 Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio – Più andante – Allegro non troppo ma con brio – Più allegro (Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden)

[joelaurenzano]

I'm just going on record: Brahms is my absolute favorite composer. The man was a genius (of course, he was possibly Beethoven's biggest fan so... he knew he had big shoes to fill). His music brims with exuberant joy, aching sorrow, just unbelievable. If I could listen to only one composer for the rest of my life it would be Brahms.

[aliasibendire]

Brahms má hudební průhledy do nejvyššího nebe, pro mě klavírní.

[matthewjacot]

The essence of spirituality. Connection to his soul directly, soul to soul. And what a soul!

[shin-i-chikozima]

Brahms music quenches and moisturize my parched soul

[kingisback]

Habe den sinn solcher musik nie verstanden bis ich mich mal hingelegt habe und einfach auf die melodie hörte. Es stärkt den Geist bzw die seele so enorm.

[shin-i-chikozima]

The attraction of Brahms’ music is Comfort and gracefulness

[sylvianedouaron]

L absolue quintessence...une naissance comme un sens délicat sans limite 🙏

[chrisikaris]

Beautiful compilation. I love Brahms, but I never thought of what his adagios strung together would sound like. This is just amazing. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it. ❤

[dbird]

Brilliant as if brilliants' are coming to life

[rosernabona]

Brahms is ..Marvellous, Beautiful ❤

[davidphillips]

These Adagios could be the soundtrack for spring. The beginning of new life and what is to come.

[alexandreisaia]

Parabéns pela edição e montagem dessa extraordinária coleção!

[nikinewton]

I find it rendering beautiful. One can complain the pieces are carved up. As a pianist myself I love it. Don't most pianists love to play the high parts in classic music, I think they do. Having said that, ofcorse a complete part is the essence in music, but not necessarily day on day.

[Kocomohouse]

Thank you! I appreciate the care taken in curating these selections, the carefully prepared track list, and especially for managing to keep the audio levels so consistent. Because I really was in the mood to listen without having to jump up and adjust volume repeatedly. For @classicallpvault8251 who complained below and confessed that this concept was beyond him/her, I was in a mood to listen to adagios while I work undistracted. Another time I will be in the mood to listen to a complete concerto or symphony. Actually the closing allegro movements were all the more invigorating after three hours of adagios and andantes.

[shin-i-chikozima]

The greatness of Brahms is immeasurable and beyond description and off the charts

[raquelleal]

Gracias, así aprendo a identificarlos y puedo buscar la obra entera, amo a Brahms

[anigiuran]

Thank you Briliant Classics for this beautiful Brahms ' s Adagios ! 😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[the-same-lines-with-you]

So many thanks to my favorite BrilliantClassics for your sharing that luscious and melodious Brahms Adagios!
How grateful of your uploading these sweet musical pieces of Brahms'!
I always thank you, BrilliantClassics!

[gusriley]

Sublime! many thanks for the upload :)