Brahms (1833-1897) - String Sextets Nos.1, 2 : Renaud Capucon Christoph Koncz(Vn)Gerard Causse Marie Chilemme(Va)Gautier Capucon Clemens Hagen(Vc) - Import CD

Credits:

Grimaud, Helene

Description:

The String Sextet No. 1, written by Brahms at the age of 27, is best known for its second movement, which was used in the film "The Lovers. The second piece, written five years later, is said to be named after his former lover and requires a high level of ensemble skill on the part of each player. This performance of the second piece, which was written five years later, is said to be named after his former lover. This performance marks the first time in many years that the Capuçon brothers, two of France's leading instrumentalists, who normally work separately, have performed together. The live recording from the 2016 Aix-en-Provence Festival with the members surrounding them is now available! They perform popular chamber music by Brahms. The leading French violinist brother, Renaud, and his brother, cellist Gautier Capuçon, performed with the Vienna Philharmonic violinist Christophe Koncz, viola players Gérard Cosset and Marie Schillem, and chamber music virtuoso Clemens Hagen of the Hagen String Quartet. The concert was recorded live at the Hagen String Quartet. Warner Music Japan

Tracklisting:

1.String Sextet No. 1 Op. 18 in B-flat major: I. Allegro ma non troppo
2.String Sextet No. 1 Op. 18 in B-flat major: II. Andante ma moderato
3.String Sextet No. 1 Op. 18 in B-flat major: III. Scherzo: Allegro molto
4.String Sextet No. 1 Op. 18 in B-flat major: IV. Poco allegretto e grazioso
5.String Sextet No. 2, Op. 36 in G Major: I. Allegro non troppo
6.String Sextet No. 2, Op. 36 in G Major: II. Scherzo: Allegro non troppo
7.String Sextet No. 2, Op. 36 in G Major: III. Poco adagio
8.String Sextet No. 2, Op. 36 in G Major: IV. Poco allegro