The 19th century, like the present, enjoyed music that felt popular, and music that felt classical. The Chopin concerto, with its echoes of Italian opera, is a piece rooted in popular melody. The Brahms symphony—glowing with light, shadow, and a burst of sunlight at the end—takes its place in the great Classical tradition.
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Riccardo Chailly, Music Director and Conductor
Nelson Freire, Piano
CHOPIN
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Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor
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BRAHMS
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Symphony No. 2
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