Brahms: Serenade No. 2 in A major, Op. 16 (with Score)

[@sonicfan9588]

This is really beautiful

[@balqisbatrisyia3315]

tears of themis brought me here, ngl no regrets

[@lilycatakalotuscat]

13:14 was my favorite part ;)

[@baldshuyamino3648]

Same

[@JCMH]

A Serenade without violins?

[@KingWak]

A refreshing violence free Serenade. Brahms knew orchestral sound is more, than just violins.

[@whatafreakinusername]

The oboist in this performance sounds distinctly American...is this really the London Symphony?

[@steveegallo3384]

@ThaSchwab -- Probably Olivier Stankiewicz....but could also be Juliana Koch.....Both British subjects.....and not at all as American as Apple Pie.....Cheers from Acapulco!

[@whatafreakinusername]

@@steveegallo3384 No, this recording is from before either of them were in the orchestra. Also the oboist sounds nothing like them.

[@JWentu]

@@whatafreakinusername I know it's common for musicians, but I am always impressed by the fact that you can tell different people by just the way they play an instrument

[@whatafreakinusername]

@@JWentu American oboists sound very different from European oboists (and non-Europeans who play in that style). They generally have a light, bright sound, which I could even call flexible. Europeans, however, are powerful, use lots of vibrato, and have fuller tones in the very high and very low registers. It’s all a matter of taste, and I personally prefer American oboists. The commenter above mentioned those specific names because they play in the London Symphony.

[@amvalkyrie6496]

Poor violas have to take the place of the first violins 🤣

[@ethansunwong7239]

Dear Mr. Brahms,
As a first violin, I’m deeply offended that you would choose violas over violins.